Climate Insights for Haridwar

The climate in Haridwar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1166mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 369mm of rainfall. Haridwar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Haridwar vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Haridwar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1166mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 369mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 5mm. That's 364mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Haridwar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Haridwar, which began on March 20, 2026. Haridwar is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Haridwar is during February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Haridwar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.