Monsoon at Doon

Rainy day

As the doon valley lies in the foothills of the Himalayas, it has generally moderate temperature which gets cooler in winters and warm in summers.

At some higher altitudes in doon, you can also feel cold, as temperature varies from altitude.

In summer the temperature varies from  36℃ to 16℃, with bright sunshine during the day and a breeze in the evening.

In winter the temperature goes out from 15℃ to 5℃ and to the freezing point sometimes.

In both the major seasons Doonities get rain showers at small intervals as the region receives an average rainfall of 2073.33mm in the Monsoons between June and September. In winter some showering may be received in December and January but the maximum rainfall is received from July to August.

Water droplets on the glass window

Dehradun become a scenic attraction spot for travelling during monsoons. The environment becomes cool and humid all around and the cool breezes flow throughout the city. It looks so freshly just like the city getting bathed and worn out the green suit. Although it is not a good time for outdoor activities still you can feel the warmth of a blanket with the cold climate outside the window     

 Dark Clouds in the sky 

 In the year 2013, Dehradun received the highest rainfall in the entire country i.e. about 370mm in June. Annually the city receives a rainfall of 1896mm which makes it one of the prominent rainfall cities in India.

panoramic view of clouds 

The moment when clouds cover the city

The pole light gives an essence of another sun beneath the dark grey clouds

The Himalayas get covered by clouds

                             

 Generally in Uttarakhand, monsoons arrive at the end of June but sometimes it came up with pre-monsoon showers with actually good for the city's agricultural activities. During monsoons, thunderstorms and hailstones are common in precipitation which creates a moment of joy and happiness in the valley, making the valley beautiful and scenic.