Haldwani climate
Haldwani (Uttarakhand, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 1,217 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Haldwani climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 745 | 1356 | 271.0 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 351.4 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1558 | 2272 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2170 | 2984 | 240.9 |
| May | 40104 | 2577 | 3391 | 411.6 |
| Jun | 39103 | 2781 | 3392 | 1485.8 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2578 | 2985 | 38315 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2476 | 2781 | 30212 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 1997.8 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1864 | 2374 | 200.8 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 120.5 |
| Year | 40104 | 745 | 2475 | 1,21748 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 43% | 3.4 | 10:28 |
| Feb | 45% | 45% | 4.4 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 36% | 42% | 5.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 46% | 6.5 | 12:50 |
| May | 26% | 51% | 6.8 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 41% | 64% | 5.9 | 14:00 |
| Jul | 73% | 85% | 4.4 | 13:50 |
| Aug | 83% | 82% | 4.4 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 79% | 60% | 4.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 61% | 33% | 5.0 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 52% | 29% | 4.1 | 10:39 |
| Dec | 47% | 33% | 3.5 | 10:17 |
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 Haldwani is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.7 °C35.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,217 mm48 in of precipitation per year. 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–December. The wettest month is July (383 mm15 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in May to 83% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Haldwani
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F and very wet (383 mm15 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 Haldwani
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C50 °F, about 24 mm1.0 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 3086 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1558 to 25 °C77 °F, about 29 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 2476 to 27 °C81 °F, about 278 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1355 to 22 °C72 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Haldwani compares
Compared with Rudrapur, about 30 km to the southwest, Haldwani is on average 1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Haldwani is the 361st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 119th 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), Birendranagar (Nepal, Cwa) and Hetauda (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Rudrapur 30 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
- Kashipur 55 km · 25 °C77 °F · 958 mm38 in
- Rampur 67 km · 25 °C78 °F · 958 mm38 in
- Pilibhit 71 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
- Moradabad 85 km · 25 °C78 °F · 958 mm38 in
- Bareilly 96 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,075 mm42 in
- Sambhal 117 km · 25 °C77 °F · 850 mm33 in
- Dhangadhi 118 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,281 mm50 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Haldwani?
June is the warmest month in Haldwani, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Haldwani?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Haldwani?
July is the wettest month with about 383 mm (15.1 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Haldwani?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 328 m, while Haldwani lies at about 447 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.