Kufri is a beautiful resort hill station in the district of Shimla which is 20km from the state capital Shimla at an elevation of 2720 m above sea level. Situated at the backdrop of the Himalayas, surrounded by lush green forest, exceptionally soothing weather, snow-capped peaks, and verdant valley invites and welcomes everyone to enjoy a memorable trip and stay. Kurfi is one of the few destinations that are open all year long and welcomes many tourists with warm satisfaction and also attracts many tourists due to its unique beauty. During winter one can go for a hike to a few places and also have tranquilizing trails with perfect views. In winter, Kufri is mesmerized and turns into a mini Zermatt and the meandering path through the potato plantation turns into a famous popular skiing track, a few resorts also gives the option of skiing. The main attraction in Kurfi is the Mahasu peak at 2720 m above sea level and Fagu Valley where tourists can reach here by hiking or taking a pony. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr which means Lake in the local language. There are also more popular attractions one can visit here namely Green Valley, Fun World, Kurfi Avenue, Himalayan Wildlife Zoo, etc, and many more. There are also tiny hills that attract thousands of backpackers every year with their beautiful scenery and undisturbed views. The place is also significant of history and architecture at the surrounding. 

Weather and Climate of Kufri

Kufri can be visited all year round depending on the choice of the tourist. Summer from April to June is pleasant and the best time to enjoy the charm and serenity of the town. But the best time to visit Kufri is during winter i.e from October to March when the snowfall is at its peak and perfect for snow adventure activities and to experience the thrilling of skiing. Monsoon from July to September showers the town and the town was covered with fogs and risky for activities and exploring.

Kufri in Summer ( April to June)

Summer is extremely pleasant that starting from April to June where the temperature is between 12℃ to 19℃ where one can indulge in bountiful outdoor activities like trekking, hiking, camping, horse riding, etc that takes too enthralling memories. During summer there is a Summer Festivals which is a lively occasion where one can learn the Kufri’s culture, a tradition, and art that are practiced here.

Kufri in April: The temperature at Kufri during the month of April is between 17℃ in the daytime and falls 5℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 10 days. April is the beginning of the summer where adventure activities and exploration of the town can be experienced with 12 hours of day length.

​Kufri in May: The temperature of Kufri in the month of May is between 22℃ in the daytime and falls till 8℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 9 days and about 13 hours day length.

​Kufri in June: The temperature of Kufri in June is between 35℃ in the daytime and falls till 11℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 8 days and about 6 hours a day length. And the summer ends in the month of June.

Kufri in Monsoon (July to September)

The temperature during Monsoon in Kufri is between 10℃ to 18℃ starting from the month of July till September. During the monsoon, the town looks heavenly charm and received moderate rainfall. One can simply witness the town, mountain, and lush greens that are covered with fog and mist. Kufri becomes a bit risky during these seasons since the land is wet and adventure activities are not advisable but the views of the town are worth visiting.

​Kufri in July: July is the beginning of the Monsoon season and the temperature of Kufri during this month is between 20℃ in the daytime and falls till 12℃ in the nighttime with rainfall of almost every day and about 14 hours day length.

​Kufri in August: The temperature of Kufri in the month of August is between 19℃ in the daytime and falls till 12℃ in the nighttime with rainfall of every day and about 13 hours a day length.

​Kufri in September: The temperature of Kufri in the month of September is between 19℃ in the daytime and falls till 11℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 23 days and about 12 hours day length as well as the end of monsoon.

Kufri in Winter (October to March)

Winter is the best time to visit Kufri where the temperature falls between -8℃ to 15℃ with the extremely perfect picture. It is also known as winter wonderland due to the heavy snow that covers the town without leaving a single inch and accumulated on the hilly terrain which makes the perfect destination for sports enthusiasts for both beginners and professional skiers as well as other winter snow activities. There is also a Winter Sports Festival hosted every year in the month of February which welcomes the sports enthusiasts as well as the festivals; Vinayak Chaturthi and Deepavali i.e the festivals of lights are also celebrated during the winter season.

Kufri in October: October is the beginning of the Winter season and the temperature of Kufri during this month is between 18℃ in the daytime and falls till 6℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 1 day and about 11 hours day length.

Kufri in November: The temperature of Kufri in the month of November is between 15℃ in the daytime and falls till 3℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 6 days and about 10 hours a day length.

Kufri in December: The temperature of Kufri in the month of December is between 10℃ in the daytime and falls till -1℃ in the nighttime with zero rainfall as well as will start witnessing snowfall and about 10 hours a day length.

Kufri in January: The temperature of Kufri in the month of January is between 7℃ in the daytime and falls to -3℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 2 days with heavy snowfall and about 10 hours a day length.

Kufri in February: The temperature of Kufri in the month of February is between 11℃ in the daytime and falls till -1℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 3 days and about 11 hours a day length.

Kufri in March: The temperature of Kufri in the month of March is between 13℃ in the daytime and falls till 1℃ in the nighttime with an average rainfall of 6 days and about 12 hours a day length.