AI-generatedPanipat at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 776 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 232 m
Climate in Panipat
Panipat 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 19 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Panipat is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Panipat
The best time to visit Panipat is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 223 mm.
Panipat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Panipat in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–40 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Panipat in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 34–39 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Panipat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Panipat in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
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 – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February, December
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 – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2317:53
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 06:08–06:54 · evening 17:21–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:08 · 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.
October in Panipat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Panipat in October?
In October, Panipat is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Panipat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min06:23 – 17:53
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 10 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- 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
Compare two months in Panipat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Panipat: score 95 against 61. In December, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 hbetter | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 11 mm |
| Muggy days | 10 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Panipat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January19° · 6.6 h
In January, Panipat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in January94February23° · 7.5 h
In February, Panipat is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 42 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in February81March30° · 8.4 h
In March, Panipat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in March50April37° · 9.0 h
In April, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 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 Panipat.
Panipat in April44May40° · 9.6 h
In May, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in May34June39° · 8.2 h
In June, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in June8July35° · 5.3 h
In July, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 223 mm. On about 30 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 Panipat.
Panipat in July14August34° · 5.2 h
In August, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 176 mm. On about 30 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 Panipat.
Panipat in August35September34° · 6.4 h
In September, Panipat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 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, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in September61October33° · 8.1 h
In October, Panipat is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in October91November28° · 8.1 h
In November, Panipat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in November95December22° · 7.4 h
In December, Panipat is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Panipat.
Panipat in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Panipat
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 10 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 132 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 | 92 | 19° | 8° | 6.6 h | 4 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 23° | 11° | 7.5 h | 4 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 15° | 8.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 37° | 21° | 9.0 h | 4 | 19 |
| MayMay | 44 | 40° | 25° | 9.6 h | 7 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 39° | 27° | 8.2 h | 10 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 8 | 35° | 27° | 5.3 h | 21 | 223 |
| AugustAug | 14 | 34° | 26° | 5.2 h | 20 | 176 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 34° | 24° | 6.4 h | 11 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 33° | 19° | 8.1 h | 2 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 28° | 14° | 8.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 22° | 9° | 7.4 h | 2 | 11 |
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
29.39° N, 76.97° E · 232 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Panipat
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 8.1 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Panipat, 70 % 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 Panipat: 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, Panipat has about 2 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Panipat
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 Panipat
How breezy and how cloudy Panipat 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 Panipat typically peaks at 11 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 10 % of the sky over Panipat: mostly clear, with about 8.1 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 Panipat
How often the day gets hot in Panipat (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, Panipat has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
Planning a trip to Panipat
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Panipat 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.
Panipat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 12
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 30 min
- Distance
- 6,660 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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Panipat vs Meerut
In October the holiday weather in Panipat and Meerut is about equally good (score 61 vs 63). During the day Meerut is 1 °C cooler than Panipat.
| in October | Panipat | Meerut |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Panipat ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Panipat
When is the best time to visit Panipat?
The best time to visit Panipat 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 Panipat?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Panipat?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 223 mm. The driest month is November with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Panipat get?
Panipat gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Panipat in?
Panipat is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Panipat?
A nonstop flight from London to Panipat takes about 8 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Panipat?
Panipat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 42, summer holidays 12, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 94.