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How to Get to Ashoka's Pillar #

The pillar is located in the hill regions of Uttarakhand. Visitors typically reach the nearest town by road and follow local routes, often coordinated with district archaeological offices or guides who know precise locations and access requirements.

Tips for Visiting Ashoka's Pillar #

Combine a visit with other Ashokan sites in the foothills to build historical context.
Wear layers-Uttarakhand's weather can shift rapidly with elevation.
Check with local forest authorities for access restrictions to the column site.

Best Time to Visit Ashoka's Pillar #

Best from spring to autumn when mountain passes and historical sites are most accessible.

Spring-Autumn

March-November · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Pleasant trekking conditions and clearer mountain views.

Winter

December-February · -5-10°C (23-50°F)

Cold and sometimes snowy; access may be limited in higher elevations.

Weather & Climate near Ashoka's Pillar #

Climate

Ashoka's Pillar's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1904 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

NovemberAprilOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 34°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

23° – 37°

35%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

24° – 36°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (559 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

559 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (636 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

636 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

239 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 21°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

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