Aligarh climate
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 729 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Aligarh climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 643 | 1457 | 150.6 |
| Feb | 2679 | 949 | 1864 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 3391 | 1559 | 2475 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2272 | 3188 | 140.5 |
| May | 43110 | 2882 | 3596 | 241.0 |
| Jun | 42108 | 3086 | 3697 | 813.2 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2882 | 3290 | 2218.7 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2678 | 3085 | 1927.6 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2374 | 2883 | 1214.8 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 180.7 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1355 | 2068 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2373 | 846 | 1560 | 70.3 |
| Year | 43110 | 643 | 2678 | 72929 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | 34% | 3.0 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 41% | 26% | 4.4 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 32% | 26% | 5.8 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 23% | 33% | 6.6 | 12:48 |
| May | 23% | 41% | 6.7 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 36% | 58% | 6.0 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 65% | 77% | 4.9 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 77% | 70% | 4.9 | 13:07 |
| Sep | 71% | 41% | 5.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 54% | 13% | 4.7 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 45% | 17% | 3.6 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 43% | 24% | 3.0 | 10:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Aligarh is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.1 °C39.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 729 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 73% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–April. The wettest month is July (221 mm8.7 in), the driest is November (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 77% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Aligarh
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °F and very wet (221 mm8.7 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Aligarh
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2271 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C49 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3391 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1559 to 28 °C82 °F, about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2678 to 30 °C86 °F, about 165 mm6.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1355 to 23 °C74 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Aligarh compares
Compared with Agra, about 78 km to the south, Aligarh is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler and receives 16% more precipitation (729 mm29 in vs 626 mm25 in). The difference is largest in March (1 °C1.9 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Aligarh is the 233rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 303rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa), Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa) and Lahore (Pakistan, BSh).
Nearby places
- Hathras 32 km · 26 °C79 °F · 635 mm25 in
- Mathura 58 km · 26 °C79 °F · 597 mm23 in
- Bulandshahr 62 km · 25 °C78 °F · 830 mm33 in
- Etah 68 km · 26 °C79 °F · 638 mm25 in
- Agra 78 km · 27 °C80 °F · 626 mm25 in
- Palwal 79 km · 26 °C79 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Sambhal 92 km · 25 °C77 °F · 850 mm33 in
- Bharatpur 94 km · 27 °C80 °F · 595 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Aligarh?
June is the warmest month in Aligarh, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (86 °F).
What is the coldest month in Aligarh?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Aligarh?
July is the wettest month with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Aligarh?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.