AI-generatedGurgaon at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 678 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 228 m
Climate in Gurgaon
Gurgaon has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Gurgaon is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2217:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:53 · evening 17:22–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:07 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Gurgaon in October?
In October, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:22 – 17:53
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 12 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Gurgaon
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Gurgaon, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gurgaon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Gurgaon: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gurgaon has about 3 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gurgaon
How breezy and how cloudy Gurgaon is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gurgaon typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 12 % of the sky over Gurgaon: mostly clear, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Gurgaon
How often the day gets hot in Gurgaon (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gurgaon has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gurgaon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 128 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 20° | 8° | 7.0 h | 3 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 24° | 11° | 7.8 h | 3 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 30° | 16° | 8.6 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 37° | 21° | 9.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 47 | 40° | 26° | 9.6 h | 6 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 38° | 28° | 8.1 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 34° | 27° | 5.2 h | 19 | 196 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 33° | 26° | 4.9 h | 19 | 167 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 33° | 25° | 6.4 h | 11 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 32° | 20° | 7.9 h | 3 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 28° | 14° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 22° | 9° | 7.5 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.46° N, 77.03° E · 228 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Gurgaon
The best time to visit Gurgaon is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 196 mm.
Gurgaon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gurgaon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–40 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Gurgaon in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–38 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Gurgaon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Gurgaon in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gurgaon for you.
Your best months: February, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gurgaon
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February has the better holiday weather in Gurgaon: score 96 against 65. In February, days are 8 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 96better |
| Day high | 32° | 24° |
| Night low | 20° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 27 mm |
| Muggy days | 9 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Gurgaon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January20° · 7 h
In January, Gurgaon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in January96February24° · 8 h
In February, Gurgaon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in February80March30° · 9 h
In March, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in March50April37° · 9 h
In April, Gurgaon is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in April47May40° · 10 h
In May, Gurgaon is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in May34June38° · 8 h
In June, Gurgaon is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in June14July34° · 5 h
In July, Gurgaon is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 196 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in July22August33° · 5 h
In August, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 167 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in August42September33° · 6 h
In September, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in September65October32° · 8 h
In October, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in October94November28° · 8 h
In November, Gurgaon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
Gurgaon in November95December22° · 8 h
In December, Gurgaon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gurgaon.
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Gurgaon vs. Delhi
In October the holiday weather in Gurgaon and Delhi is about equally good (score 65 vs. 69). During the day it is about as warm in Delhi as in Gurgaon.
| in October | Gurgaon | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Gurgaon ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dehradun26°95
- 2Dharamshala21°91
- 3Nainital19°88
- 4Mussoorie20°86
- 5Chandigarh30°79
- 6Hastinapur30°76
- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
- 25GurgaonThis page32°65
Planning a trip to Gurgaon
Weather for your travel dates
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Gurgaon in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gurgaon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,730 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Gurgaon
When is the best time to visit Gurgaon?
The best time to visit Gurgaon is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gurgaon?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Gurgaon?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 196 mm. The driest month is November with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gurgaon get?
Gurgaon gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Gurgaon in?
Gurgaon uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gurgaon?
A nonstop flight from London to Gurgaon takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gurgaon?
Gurgaon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 19, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 94.
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