Haridwar weather by month

Haridwar has three clear seasons: a cool, dry winter, a hot summer and a wet monsoon. The best months for most visitors are October to March.

By the Amartarangini team. Last checked in October 2026.

Month by month

Month	Day / night	What to expect
January	20 / 7 °C	Cold mornings, some fog. Makar Sankranti bathing.
February	23 / 9 °C	Cool and clear. Pleasant for temples.
March	29 / 13 °C	Warm days. Holi and Mahashivratri.
April	35 / 18 °C	Hot afternoons. Baisakhi bathing.
May	39 / 22 °C	Very hot. Char Dham season begins.
June	38 / 25 °C	Hot and humid. Rain arrives late in the month.
July	33 / 25 °C	Monsoon. Kanwar Yatra crowds.
August	32 / 24 °C	Heavy rain. The river runs high.
September	32 / 22 °C	Rain eases. Green hills.
October	31 / 17 °C	Clear and comfortable.
November	27 / 11 °C	Cool evenings. Rajaji opens. Kartik Purnima.
December	22 / 7 °C	Cold nights. Quiet ghats.

Temperatures are approximate long-term averages. Individual days can be several degrees either side.

Winter: a warm jacket for mornings and evenings, and for the open jeep on a safari.
Summer: light cotton clothes, a hat and plenty of water.
Monsoon: a rain jacket and footwear with good grip. The ghat steps are slippery.

All rooms at Amartarangini are air conditioned, with hot and cold water around the clock, so the hotel is comfortable in any season.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in on direct bookings.

What is the best time to visit Haridwar?

October to March, when days are mild and dry.

When is the monsoon in Haridwar?

From about July to mid-September.