Haridwar, Uttarakhand Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Haridwar, Uttarakhand?
Haridwar, Uttarakhand gets 1853 mm of precipitation a year over about 96 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Station: DEHRADUN, 43 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Subtropical monsoon climate
Haridwar, Uttarakhand has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in January to 36°C in May. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
8°
22°
Spring
Mar–May
17°
32°
Summer
Jun–Aug
23°
33°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
16°
29°
How much rain does Haridwar get?
Haridwar gets 1853 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 96 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 83% of India.
August is the wettest month, with 607 mm. November is the driest, with 6 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 23.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 16 days, to July 19, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Haridwar got no rain, against a normal of 1853 mm for those months.
Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal. A month with no bar has no report.
In January, Haridwar averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2009) and the record low is -1°C (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Haridwar weather in February
In February, Haridwar averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 32°C (2005) and the record low is 0°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Haridwar weather in March
In March, Haridwar averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is 4°C (1978).
Haridwar weather in April
In April, Haridwar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2000) and the record low is 8°C (2003).
Haridwar weather in May
In May, Haridwar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 43°C (2012) and the record low is 14°C (2004).
Haridwar weather in June
In June, Haridwar averages a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 187 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 44°C (1995) and the record low is 16°C (1975).
Haridwar weather in July
In July, Haridwar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 546 mm of precipitation over about 22 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (1999) and the record low is 18°C (1978).
Haridwar weather in August
In August, Haridwar averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 607 mm of precipitation over about 23 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2007) and the record low is 19°C (1974).
Haridwar weather in September
In September, Haridwar averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 257 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is 10°C (1973).
Haridwar weather in October
In October, Haridwar averages a high of 30°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 87% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1974) and the record low is 8°C (2005).
Haridwar weather in November
In November, Haridwar averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (1975) and the record low is 5°C (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Haridwar weather in December
In December, Haridwar averages a high of 23°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 30°C (2014) and the record low is 1°C (1974). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Haridwar
October is the sunniest month in Haridwar, with estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 24%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 64% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Haridwar is sunnier than 82% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 85% and is lowest in April at 43%.
Haridwar has about 79 days a year above 32°C. Haridwar is cooler than 81% of India.
Haridwar weather records
These records cover DEHRADUN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Haridwar station is 44°C, on June 16, 1995. The coldest is -1°C, on January 8, 2013.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 222 mm of precipitation, on July 10, 1996.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Haridwar
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 16°C.
Haridwar climate questions
How much rain does Haridwar get?
Haridwar gets 1853 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 96 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Haridwar?
August is the wettest month in Haridwar, with 607 mm. November is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Haridwar have a year?
Haridwar has about 96 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 23.
What is the hottest month in Haridwar?
May is the warmest month in Haridwar, with an average high of 36°C.
What is the coldest month in Haridwar?
January is the coldest month in Haridwar, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Haridwar?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Haridwar station is 44°C, set on June 16, 1995. The record low is -1°C, on January 8, 2013.
What is the sunniest month in Haridwar?
October is the sunniest month in Haridwar, with estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Haridwar?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
