Karnal climate
Karnal (Haryana, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 755 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Karnal climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2069 | 542 | 1355 | 210.8 |
| Feb | 2576 | 948 | 1762 | 261.0 |
| Mar | 3188 | 1458 | 2373 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 38100 | 2170 | 2985 | 180.7 |
| May | 42108 | 2780 | 3494 | 341.3 |
| Jun | 42107 | 2984 | 3596 | 933.6 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2882 | 3290 | 2068.1 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2678 | 3086 | 1957.7 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2373 | 2882 | 1184.6 |
| Oct | 3289 | 1864 | 2576 | 100.4 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1254 | 1967 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2272 | 745 | 1558 | 80.3 |
| Year | 42108 | 542 | 2577 | 75530 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 40% | 3.0 | 10:26 |
| Feb | 43% | 35% | 4.3 | 11:06 |
| Mar | 36% | 33% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 27% | 47% | 6.5 | 12:51 |
| May | 24% | 45% | 6.8 | 13:38 |
| Jun | 37% | 53% | 6.2 | 14:02 |
| Jul | 61% | 65% | 5.4 | 13:52 |
| Aug | 73% | 60% | 5.3 | 13:12 |
| Sep | 68% | 32% | 5.2 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 50% | 16% | 4.7 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 43% | 22% | 3.7 | 10:37 |
| Dec | 43% | 29% | 3.0 | 10:15 |
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 Karnal is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C69 °F and lows 5 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.5 °C40.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 755 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 69% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April and October–December. The wettest month is July (206 mm8.1 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 73% 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 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Karnal
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C99 °F and very wet (206 mm8.1 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 Karnal
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2069 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 542 to 9 °C48 °F, about 18 mm0.7 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 3188 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1458 to 27 °C80 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 2678 to 29 °C84 °F, about 164 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 2780 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1254 to 23 °C73 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Karnal compares
Compared with Saharanpur, about 62 km to the northeast, Karnal is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 40% less precipitation (755 mm30 in vs 1,251 mm49 in). The difference is largest in July (1.4 °C2.6 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Karnal is the 324th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 293rd 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: Narowal (Pakistan, Cwa), Gujranwala (Pakistan, BSh) and Kamoke (Pakistan, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Panipat (pop. 295,970). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Karnal, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Thanesar 35 km · 25 °C77 °F · 915 mm36 in
- Yamuna Nagar 56 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Kaithal 58 km · 25 °C78 °F · 638 mm25 in
- Saharanpur 62 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Muzaffarnagar 74 km · 25 °C77 °F · 986 mm39 in
- Jind 77 km · 26 °C78 °F · 583 mm23 in
- Roorkee 90 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,289 mm51 in
- Patiala 92 km · 25 °C77 °F · 733 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Karnal?
June is the warmest month in Karnal, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Karnal?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Karnal?
July is the wettest month with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Karnal?
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.