Mathura weather by month & best time to visit

Your holiday weather, at a glance

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Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – February

Air temperature32°CNight 20°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine8hrs / dayof 11.6 h daylightAll months Rainy days3days / month20 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 24°
Midday, 13:00: about 32°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
Evening, 20:00: about 26°
Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:1817:51

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 06:04–06:50 · evening 17:20–18:06
Blue hour: Morning 05:55–06:04 · evening 18:06–18:15

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 Mathura in October?

In October, Mathura 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 20 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 Mathura.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 33 min06:18 – 17:51
UV index: 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 13 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
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

Sunshine hours in Mathura

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.8 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 67 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Mathura, 67 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Mathura

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 30 min
Olive skin: about 40 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

Rain in Mathura: 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.

OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 20 mm

In October, Mathura has about 3 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mathura

How breezy and how cloudy Mathura 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.

OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Mathura typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 13 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 13 % of the sky over Mathura: mostly clear, with about 7.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Mathura

How often the day gets hot in Mathura (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 25Day high 32 °C

In October, Mathura 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mathura

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 12 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 and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 134 days a year, mostly from June to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 20°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	94	20°	8°	7.2 h	3	16
FebruaryFeb	97	24°	11°	8.1 h	2	18
MarchMar	76	31°	16°	8.7 h	3	18
AprilApr	50	37°	21°	9.4 h	2	9
MayMay	49	40°	26°	9.6 h	5	18
JuneJun	35	38°	28°	7.8 h	9	83
JulyJul	14	34°	27°	4.7 h	21	230
AugustAug	24	32°	26°	4.4 h	20	205
SeptemberSep	41	32°	25°	6.0 h	12	118
OctoberOct	65	32°	20°	7.8 h	3	20
NovemberNov	94	28°	15°	8.2 h	1	6
DecemberDec	96	22°	10°	7.7 h	1	6

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

27.50° N, 77.67° E · 181 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mathura

The best time to visit Mathura 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 230 mm.

Mathura through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Mathura in spring

Mar – May

58

Fair

31–40 °C by day
9 h of sun a day
10 rainy days in all

Mathura in summer

Jun – Aug

24

Poor

32–38 °C by day
6 h of sun a day
50 rainy days in all

Mathura in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

28–32 °C by day
7 h of sun a day
15 rainy days in all

Mathura in winter

Dec – Feb

96

Excellent

20–24 °C by day
8 h of sun a day
6 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mathura for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: February, December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Mathura

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Mathura: score 97 against 65. In February, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. February has one rainy day fewer.

October vs. February, Mathura
Month	October	February
Weather score	65	97better
Day high	32°	24°
Night low	20°	11°
Sunshine	7.8 h	8.1 h
Rainy days	3	2better
Rainfall	20 mm	18 mm
Muggy days	12	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

Mathura month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January20° · 7 h

In January, Mathura 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 16 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mathura.

Mathura in January

97February24° · 8 h

In February, Mathura 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 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mathura.

Mathura in February

76March31° · 9 h

In March, Mathura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mathura.

Mathura in March

50April37° · 9 h

In April, Mathura 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 2 days bring 9 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 Mathura.

Mathura in April

49May40° · 10 h

In May, Mathura 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 is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. 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 Mathura.

Mathura in May

35June38° · 8 h

In June, Mathura 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 9 rainy days and 83 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 Mathura.

Mathura in June

14July34° · 5 h

In July, Mathura 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 21 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 28 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 Mathura.

Mathura in July

24August32° · 4 h

In August, Mathura is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 205 mm. On about 26 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 Mathura.

Mathura in August

41September32° · 6 h

In September, Mathura is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 12 rainy days and 118 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 Mathura.

Mathura in September

65October32° · 8 h

In October, Mathura 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 20 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 Mathura.

Mathura in October

94November28° · 8 h

In November, Mathura is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mathura.

Mathura in November

96December22° · 8 h

In December, Mathura is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Mathura.

Mathura in December

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Mathura vs. Vrindavan

In October the holiday weather in Mathura and Vrindavan is about equally good (score 65 vs. 66). During the day it is about as warm in Vrindavan as in Mathura.

Mathura vs. Vrindavan, in October
in October	Mathura	Vrindavan
Holiday score	65	66
Daytime high	32°	32°
Sunshine	8 h	8 h
Rainy days	3	3
Best time	Nov – Feb	Nov – Feb

Through the year

OctoberMathura 32°Vrindavan 32°

MathuraVrindavan

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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Mathura 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
25MathuraThis page32°65

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Planning a trip to Mathura

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

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Mathura 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.

Mathura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
58
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
46
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
21
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
October half-term
Oct
65
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
95
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °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: 6,850 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 Mathura

When is the best time to visit Mathura?

The best time to visit Mathura 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 Mathura?

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 Mathura?

Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 230 mm. The driest month is December with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mathura get?

Mathura gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Mathura in?

Mathura uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Mathura?

A nonstop flight from London to Mathura takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,850 km.

Which school holidays are best for Mathura?

Mathura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 21, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 95.

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