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Almora in December
Uttarakhand, India
December brings Almora's coldest temperatures — 0-3°C at night, frost on morning walks — but also its clearest skies. The Himalayan panorama from Bright End Corner on a December morning is arguably the best view in Uttarakhand. You'll have it to yourself.
The December story
December is Almora distilled to its essence. The bazaar still operates — it has for 500 years through every winter — selling woollens, Kumaoni sweets, and raw spices. Bright End Corner delivers its finest Himalayan views because winter air has zero haze. On exceptional days, you can see peaks from Badrinath in the west to Nepal in the east — over 300km of Himalayan wall. Kasar Devi, alone in December frost, offers the kind of silence that spiritual seekers and writers need. Christmas and New Year bring a handful of domestic tourists, but Almora doesn't really do holidays — it does quiet. A December week here, with books, walking shoes, and a good shawl, is one of Uttarakhand's best-kept travel secrets.
Why December scores 3/5
Weather
December brings Almora's coldest temperatures — 0-3°C at night, frost on morning walks — but also its clearest skies.
Roads & Access
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Uttarakhand (1070). helpline: Tourist helpline: 1364. ambulance: 108. police station: Almora Kotwali (05962-230100). nearest hospital: District Hospital Almora (05962-230252)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) —
Elevation
1,638m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Winter mountain lovers who find cold air clarifying, not punishing
- ✓Photographers wanting zero-haze 300km Himalayan panoramas
- ✓Writers, artists, and meditators seeking deep quiet
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone without proper warm clothing — frost is daily
- ✗Those who need social energy and nightlife
- ✗Travellers uncomfortable with early darkness — sunset is before 5:30pm
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January wraps Almora in fog and frost. The Kumaoni hill town drops to 2-5°C, pine forests drip with moisture, and the Himalayan views — when the clouds part — are startling in their winter clarity. |
| February | 3/5 | February in Almora is cold but brightening. |
| March | 4/5 | March unlocks Almora. Rhododendrons burst red across the hillsides, the Himalayan views sharpen daily, and Kasar Devi — the ridge where Swami Vivekananda, D. |
| April | 5/5 | April is Almora at its most accessible and beautiful. |
| May | 4/5 | May warms Almora to a comfortable 20-27°C while the plains below hit 45°C. |
| June | 3/5 | Early June holds the last pre-monsoon clarity. |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September peels the monsoon back. By mid-month, blue sky appears between clouds, the Himalayas flicker in and out of view, and the forests are still saturated green. |
| October | 5/5 | October is Almora's second peak — autumn clarity returns the Himalayan panorama, the forests turn gold, and the famous Kumaoni festivals (Dussehra celebrations here are distinctive) animate the… |
| November | 4/5 | November sharpens everything. The air is crystal clear, the Himalayan wall stands in high definition, and Almora's slate-roofed Kumaoni houses look like a painting against blue sky. |
| Decemberviewing | 3/5 | December brings Almora's coldest temperatures — 0-3°C at night, frost on morning walks — but also its clearest skies. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
1,638m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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