Haridwar climate
Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,289 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Haridwar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2169 | 948 | 1558 | 331.3 |
| Feb | 2476 | 1153 | 1864 | 401.6 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 341.3 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2271 | 2985 | 261.0 |
| May | 41106 | 2679 | 3492 | 421.6 |
| Jun | 40104 | 2883 | 3493 | 1596.3 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2780 | 3187 | 38115 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 36414 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 1777.0 |
| Oct | 3085 | 1966 | 2476 | 180.7 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1051 | 1661 | 110.4 |
| Year | 41106 | 948 | 2577 | 1,28951 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 40% | 3.2 | 10:25 |
| Feb | 46% | 37% | 4.4 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 39% | 32% | 5.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 30% | 39% | 6.6 | 12:52 |
| May | 27% | 45% | 7.0 | 13:39 |
| Jun | 42% | 58% | 6.2 | 14:04 |
| Jul | 73% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:53 |
| Aug | 83% | 75% | 4.7 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 78% | 47% | 5.0 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 60% | 16% | 5.0 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 51% | 18% | 4.1 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 47% | 28% | 3.4 | 10:14 |
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 Haridwar is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.4 °C35 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,289 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 72% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–December. The wettest month is July (381 mm15 in), the driest is November (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 27% in May to 83% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of October. 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 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Haridwar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 5 mm0.2 in to 40 mm1.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C94 °F and very wet (381 mm15 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Haridwar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2169 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 948 to 11 °C53 °F, about 28 mm1.1 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 41 °C106 °F, lows 1661 to 26 °C79 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2678 to 28 °C83 °F, about 301 mm12 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 2678 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1458 to 24 °C74 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Haridwar compares
The nearest larger place is Dehradun, about 44 km to the north. Compared with it, Haridwar is on average 2.2 °C4 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (3.7 °C6.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Haridwar is the 328th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 95th wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa), Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa) and Shakargarh (Pakistan, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Roorkee 27 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,289 mm51 in
- Climate in Dehradun 44 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,294 mm51 in
- Climate in Saharanpur 59 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Climate in Muzaffarnagar 69 km · 25 °C77 °F · 986 mm39 in
- Climate in Yamuna Nagar 87 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Climate in Kashipur 112 km · 25 °C77 °F · 958 mm38 in
- Climate in Meerut 116 km · 25 °C77 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Climate in Karnal 117 km · 25 °C77 °F · 755 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Haridwar?
June is the warmest month in Haridwar. Its average high is 40 °C (104 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Haridwar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 21 °C (69 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Haridwar?
July is the wettest month with about 381 mm (15.0 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Haridwar?
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. The gaps are largest 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 565 m, while Haridwar lies at about 295 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.