AI-generatedMeerut at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 883 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 228 m
Climate in Meerut
Meerut has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Meerut 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 – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1917:50
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 06:05–06:51 · evening 17:18–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 18:05–18:14
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 Meerut in October?
In October, Meerut is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Meerut.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:19 – 17:50
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 12 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- 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 Meerut
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 8.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Meerut, 70 % 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 Meerut
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 Meerut: 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, Meerut has about 2 rainy days with 25 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Meerut
How breezy and how cloudy Meerut 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 Meerut 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 12 % of the sky over Meerut: mostly clear, with about 8.0 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 Meerut
How often the day gets hot in Meerut (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, Meerut has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Meerut
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 138 days a year, mostly from June to October.
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 | 92 | 20° | 8° | 6.7 h | 3 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 23° | 11° | 7.7 h | 4 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 15° | 8.6 h | 4 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 36° | 21° | 9.2 h | 3 | 19 |
| MayMay | 46 | 38° | 25° | 9.6 h | 6 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 37° | 27° | 7.9 h | 10 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 33° | 26° | 4.9 h | 23 | 241 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 32° | 26° | 4.8 h | 21 | 214 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 32° | 24° | 6.1 h | 12 | 156 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 31° | 19° | 8.0 h | 2 | 25 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 26° | 14° | 8.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 22° | 9° | 7.5 h | 2 | 10 |
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
28.98° N, 77.71° E · 228 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Meerut
The best time to visit Meerut is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 241 mm.
Meerut through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Meerut in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–38 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Meerut in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–37 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Meerut in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Meerut in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Meerut for you.
Your best months: February, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Meerut
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November has the better holiday weather in Meerut: score 97 against 75. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 97better |
| Day high | 31° | 26° |
| Night low | 19° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 25 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 13 | 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 – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Meerut month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January20° · 7 h
In January, Meerut 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 27 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Meerut.
Meerut in January96February23° · 8 h
In February, Meerut is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Meerut.
Meerut in February85March29° · 9 h
In March, Meerut is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Meerut.
Meerut in March50April36° · 9 h
In April, Meerut is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °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 19 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 Meerut.
Meerut in April46May38° · 10 h
In May, Meerut is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 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 Meerut.
Meerut in May33June37° · 8 h
In June, Meerut is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 29 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 Meerut.
Meerut in June21July33° · 5 h
In July, Meerut 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 23 days, adding up to 241 mm. On about 27 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 Meerut.
Meerut in July27August32° · 5 h
In August, Meerut is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 21 days, adding up to 214 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 Meerut.
Meerut in August45September32° · 6 h
In September, Meerut is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 156 mm in total. On about 25 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 Meerut.
Meerut in September75October31° · 8 h
In October, Meerut is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Meerut.
Meerut in October97November26° · 8 h
In November, Meerut is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 Meerut.
Meerut in November95December22° · 8 h
In December, Meerut 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 Meerut.
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Meerut vs. Hastinapur
In October the holiday weather in Meerut and Hastinapur is about equally good (score 75 vs. 76). During the day Hastinapur is 1 °C cooler than Meerut.
| in October | Meerut | Hastinapur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Meerut ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dehradun26°95
- 2Dharamshala21°91
- 3Nainital19°88
- 4Mussoorie20°86
- 5Chandigarh30°79
- 6Hastinapur30°76
- 7MeerutThis page31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
Planning a trip to Meerut
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Meerut 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.
Meerut has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 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
- 6,740 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 Meerut
When is the best time to visit Meerut?
The best time to visit Meerut is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Meerut?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Meerut?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 241 mm. The driest month is November with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Meerut get?
Meerut gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Meerut in?
Meerut uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Meerut?
A nonstop flight from London to Meerut takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Meerut?
Meerut has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 43, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 94.
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