AI-generatedHaldwani at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,347 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 447 m
Climate in Haldwani
Haldwani has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Haldwani is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Haldwani
The best time to visit Haldwani is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to February, when the trails are largely free of snow. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 448 mm.
Haldwani through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Haldwani in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–36 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Haldwani in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–35 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Haldwani in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Haldwani in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Nov – Feb
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:1217:43
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:57–06:44 · evening 17:11–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:57 · evening 17:57–18:07
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.
October in Haldwani compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Haldwani in October?
In October, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 46 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Haldwani.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:12 – 17:43
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 16 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Haldwani
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Haldwani: score 96 against 61. In February, days are 7 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Haldwani month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January18° · 7.3 h
In January, Haldwani is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in January96February23° · 7.7 h
In February, Haldwani is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in February76March28° · 8.3 h
In March, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in March50April34° · 9.0 h
In April, Haldwani is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in April42May36° · 8.8 h
In May, Haldwani is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in May21June35° · 6.9 h
In June, Haldwani is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 28 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 Haldwani.
Haldwani in June5July32° · 4.0 h
In July, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 448 mm. On about 25 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 Haldwani.
Haldwani in July9August31° · 4.3 h
In August, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 351 mm. On about 25 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 Haldwani.
Haldwani in August15September31° · 5.6 h
In September, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in September61October30° · 7.6 h
In October, Haldwani is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 46 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in October88November26° · 8.1 h
In November, Haldwani is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in November95December21° · 7.6 h
In December, Haldwani is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Haldwani.
Haldwani in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Haldwani
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 137 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 | 94 | 18° | 4° | 7.3 h | 3 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 23° | 7° | 7.7 h | 4 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 28° | 10° | 8.3 h | 4 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 34° | 15° | 9.0 h | 3 | 15 |
| MayMay | 42 | 36° | 20° | 8.8 h | 8 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 35° | 23° | 6.9 h | 14 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 5 | 32° | 24° | 4.0 h | 26 | 448 |
| AugustAug | 9 | 31° | 24° | 4.3 h | 26 | 351 |
| SeptemberSep | 15 | 31° | 22° | 5.6 h | 18 | 183 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 30° | 16° | 7.6 h | 4 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 26° | 9° | 8.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 21° | 5° | 7.6 h | 1 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
29.22° N, 79.53° E · 447 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Haldwani
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 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Haldwani, 66 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Haldwani: 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, Haldwani has about 4 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Haldwani
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Haldwani
How breezy and how cloudy Haldwani 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 Haldwani typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 16 % of the sky over Haldwani: mostly clear, with about 7.6 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 Haldwani
How often the day gets hot in Haldwani (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, Haldwani has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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
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Haldwani 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.
Haldwani has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 8).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 8
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.5 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 45 min
- Distance
- 6,840 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.
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Haldwani vs Nainital
In October Nainital has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 61). During the day Nainital is 9 °C cooler than Haldwani. Nainital gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Haldwani | Nainital |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Haldwani ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Nainital21°88
- 3Almora24°88
- 4Mussoorie23°86
- 5Dehradun29°83
- 6Devprayag29°82
- 7Haridwar31°72
- 8Moradabad31°71
- 17HaldwaniThis page30°61
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Frequently asked questions about Haldwani
When is the best time to visit Haldwani?
The best time to visit Haldwani 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 Haldwani?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Haldwani?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 448 mm. The driest month is November with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Haldwani get?
Haldwani gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Haldwani in?
Haldwani is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Haldwani?
A nonstop flight from London to Haldwani takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Haldwani?
Haldwani has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 38, summer holidays 8, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 95.