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Vrindavan

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Vrindavan at a glance

Best time
Nov – Feb
Warmest month
May · 40°
Sunshine a year
2,730 h
Rain a year
747 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
179 m

Climate in Vrindavan

Vrindavan 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 20 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Vrindavan is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

66

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – February

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 24°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. 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 Vrindavan in October?

In October, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

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 %40 %
  • 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 Vrindavan

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

Per year
2,730 hours
Sunniest month
May · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.4 h a day
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 Vrindavan, 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 Vrindavan

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 Vrindavan: 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
747 mm on 80 days
Wettest month
Jul · 230 mm
Driest month
Dec · 6 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 20 mm

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

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vrindavan

How breezy and how cloudy Vrindavan 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
13 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Vrindavan 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.

Year average
33 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Oct · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 78 %
OctoberCloud cover 13 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 13 % of the sky over Vrindavan: 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 Vrindavan

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

Hot days a year
218 days
Hottest month
May · 40 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

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, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan

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 135 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
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9420°8°7.2 h316
FebruaryFeb9724°11°8.2 h218
MarchMar7830°16°8.7 h318
AprilApr5037°21°9.4 h29
MayMay4940°26°9.6 h518
JuneJun3538°28°7.8 h983
JulyJul1434°27°4.7 h21230
AugustAug2432°26°4.4 h20205
SeptemberSep4132°25°6.0 h12118
OctoberOct6632°20°7.8 h320
NovemberNov9527°15°8.2 h16
DecemberDec9622°10°7.7 h16

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

27.58° N, 77.70° E · 179 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vrindavan

The best time to visit Vrindavan 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.

Vrindavan through the seasons

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

Vrindavan in spring

Mar – May

59

Fair

  • 30–40 °C by day
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Vrindavan in summer

Jun – Aug

24

Poor

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

Vrindavan in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 27–32 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, December

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

Compare two months in Vrindavan

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

vs.

February has the better holiday weather in Vrindavan: score 97 against 66. In February, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. February has one rainy day fewer.

October vs. February, Vrindavan
MonthOctoberFebruary
Weather score6697better
Day high32°24°
Night low20°11°
Sunshine7.8 h8.2 h
Rainy days32better
Rainfall20 mm18 mm
Muggy days120better

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

Vrindavan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January20° · 7 h

In January, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in January
97February24° · 8 h

In February, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in February
78March30° · 9 h

In March, Vrindavan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in March
50April37° · 9 h

In April, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in April
49May40° · 10 h

In May, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in May
35June38° · 8 h

In June, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in June
14July34° · 5 h

In July, Vrindavan 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 29 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in July
24August32° · 4 h

In August, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in August
41September32° · 6 h

In September, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in September
66October32° · 8 h

In October, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in October
95November27° · 8 h

In November, Vrindavan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in November
96December22° · 8 h

In December, Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan.

Vrindavan in December
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Vrindavan vs. Mathura

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

Vrindavan vs. Mathura, in October
in OctoberVrindavanMathura
Holiday score6665
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeNov – FebNov – Feb

Through the year

OctoberVrindavan 32°Mathura 32°
VrindavanMathura
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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Vrindavan ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Dharamshala21°91
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  4. 4Mussoorie20°86
  5. 5Chandigarh30°79
  6. 6Hastinapur30°76
  7. 7Meerut31°75
  8. 8Bareilly30°75
  9. 24VrindavanThis page32°66
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Planning a trip to Vrindavan

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vrindavan 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.

Vrindavan 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

    66

    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 Vrindavan

When is the best time to visit Vrindavan?

The best time to visit Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan?

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 Vrindavan?

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 Vrindavan get?

Vrindavan gets around 2,730 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 Vrindavan in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Vrindavan?

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

Which school holidays are best for Vrindavan?

Vrindavan 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 66, Christmas holidays 95.

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