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Murdeshwar

Sun, sea & sand

Murdeshwar at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Feb · 33°
Warmest sea
May · 30.0°
Sunshine a year
2,230 h
Rain a year
3,361 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
19 m

Climate in Murdeshwar

Murdeshwar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Murdeshwar is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

October is in the cyclone season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 29°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:2218:13

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 06:09–06:51 · evening 17:44–18:26
Blue hour
Morning 06:01–06:09 · evening 18:26–18:34

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 Murdeshwar in October?

In October, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 210 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 50 min06:22 – 18:13
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
12 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Murdeshwar

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.7°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.4 °C

Swimming season: All year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.7°8 in 10 years 27.9° – 29.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Murdeshwar ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in February. From June to September the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.3°27.9°28.9°warm
FebruaryFeb28.4°27.9°28.9°warm
MarchMar29.2°28.6°29.7°very warm
AprilApr29.9°29.0°30.5°very warm
MayMay30.0°29.1°30.6°very warm
JuneJun29.2°28.5°29.9°very warm
JulyJul27.9°27.3°28.5°warm
AugustAug27.1°26.3°27.8°warm
SeptemberSep27.7°27.0°28.4°warm
OctoberOct28.7°27.9°29.4°warm
NovemberNov29.1°28.6°29.8°very warm
DecemberDec28.7°28.3°29.2°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Murdeshwar

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

Per year
2,230 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 9.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 2.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Murdeshwar, 45 % 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 Murdeshwar

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 30 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 Murdeshwar: 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.

Per year
3,361 mm on 166 days
Wettest month
Jul · 1,060 mm
Driest month
Feb · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 21Rainfall 210 mm

In October, Murdeshwar has about 21 rainy days with 210 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Murdeshwar

How breezy and how cloudy Murdeshwar 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.

Year average
14 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

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

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
59 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 97 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Murdeshwar: mostly cloudy, with about 5.3 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 Murdeshwar

How often the day gets hot in Murdeshwar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
207 days
Hottest month
Feb · 33 °C
Hot months
Nov – May

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 12Day high 30 °C

In October, Murdeshwar has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

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 Murdeshwar

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 330 days a year, mostly all year round.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 30°Night 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9332°22°28.3°9.1 h13
FebruaryFeb9133°23°28.4°9.2 h01
MarchMar8933°24°29.2°8.5 h212
AprilApr8633°26°29.9°7.7 h422
MayMay7431°26°30.0°5.8 h13151
JuneJun6028°24°29.2°2.8 h29797
JulyJul6026°24°27.9°2.5 h311,060
AugustAug6027°23°27.1°3.1 h30679
SeptemberSep6428°24°27.7°4.2 h25349
OctoberOct6830°24°28.7°5.3 h21210
NovemberNov8432°24°29.1°7.0 h866
DecemberDec9033°23°28.7°8.2 h213

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

14.09° N, 74.48° E · 19 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Murdeshwar

The best time to visit Murdeshwar is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 1,060 mm.

Murdeshwar through the seasons

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

Murdeshwar in the dry season

Nov – Apr

89

Excellent

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Murdeshwar in the rainy season

May – Oct

64

Good

  • 26–31 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 148 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

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

Compare two months in Murdeshwar

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

vs.

January has the better holiday weather in Murdeshwar: score 93 against 68. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.

October vs. January, Murdeshwar
MonthOctoberJanuary
Weather score6893better
Day high30°32°
Night low24°22°
Sea28.7°28.3°
Sunshine5.3 h9.1 hbetter
Rainy days211better
Rainfall210 mm3 mmbetter
Muggy days3119better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Nov – Apr

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May – Oct

12 or more rainy days

Murdeshwar month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January32° · Sea 28° · 9 h

In January, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in January
91February33° · Sea 28° · 9 h

In February, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in February
89March33° · Sea 29° · 9 h

In March, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 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, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in March
86April33° · Sea 30° · 8 h

In April, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in April
74May31° · Sea 30° · 6 h

In May, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in May
60June28° · Sea 29° · 3 h

In June, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 797 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in June
60July26° · Sea 28° · 3 h

In July, Murdeshwar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,060 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in July
60August27° · Sea 27° · 3 h

In August, Murdeshwar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 679 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in August
64September28° · Sea 28° · 4 h

In September, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 349 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in September
68October30° · Sea 29° · 5 h

In October, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 210 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in October
84November32° · Sea 29° · 7 h

In November, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in November
90December33° · Sea 29° · 8 h

In December, Murdeshwar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Murdeshwar.

Murdeshwar in December
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Murdeshwar vs. Gokarna

In October the holiday weather in Murdeshwar and Gokarna is about equally good (score 68 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Gokarna as in Murdeshwar. The sea is about equally warm.

Murdeshwar vs. Gokarna, in October
in OctoberMurdeshwarGokarna
Holiday score6868
Daytime high30°30°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days2120
Best timeNov – AprNov – Apr

Through the year

OctoberMurdeshwar 30°Gokarna 30°
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In October, Murdeshwar ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Planning a trip to Murdeshwar

Weather for your travel dates

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

Murdeshwar 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.

Murdeshwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    87

    Excellent

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    60

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 2.9 h of sun a day
    • 30 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 50 min
Distance
7,750 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.

Storm season

Murdeshwar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April: Season
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Season
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October: Season
  11. November: Peak
  12. December: Season

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions about Murdeshwar

When is the best time to visit Murdeshwar?

The best time to visit Murdeshwar is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Murdeshwar?

The sea temperature in Murdeshwar ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Murdeshwar in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Murdeshwar?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.

When does it rain most in Murdeshwar?

Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 1,060 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Murdeshwar get?

Murdeshwar gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.2 hours a day; in July there are 2.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Murdeshwar in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Murdeshwar?

A nonstop flight from London to Murdeshwar takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,750 km.

When is cyclone season in Murdeshwar?

Murdeshwar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Murdeshwar?

Murdeshwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 92.

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