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Haridwar Weather in May

Haridwar in May

The short of it: Haridwar in May averages a high of 39 °C (103 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 25° · rain 27 mm · daylight 13 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & February

May in Haridwar brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 25°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Haridwar, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 39 min in mid-May, 47 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and February.

Against its neighbours, Haridwar runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Rāīwāla Bara, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Haridwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 39 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rāīwāla BaraUttarakhand10 km NE39°24°35 mm
BirbhaddarUttarakhand18 km NE39°24°40 mm
RishīkeshUttarakhand22 km NE37°23°39 mm
SultānpurUttarakhand22 km SSW40°24°19 mm
Manu Bans GruntUttarakhand22 km WNW39°24°16 mm
LaksarUttarakhand24 km SSW40°24°16 mm
DoiwālaUttarakhand26 km N38°23°32 mm
NarendranagarUttarakhand27 km NNE37°23°38 mm

The Almanac · Haridwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The height of summer in Haridwar, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Haridwar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°8°52 mm4 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
February25°11°39 mm4 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°15°32 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
April37°20°14 mm5 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
May39°25°27 mm6 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
June38°26°106 mm5 km/h14 h 4 min✦
July33°26°382 mm5 km/h13 h 53 min✦
August32°25°339 mm4 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
September32°24°233 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
October31°19°50 mm3 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
November27°13°6.0 mm3 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
December22°9°21 mm3 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haridwar in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haridwar in May?

Days average 39 °C (103 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Haridwar, with afternoons near 39°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Haridwar?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and February.

How long are the days in Haridwar in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 14 min in December to 14 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Haridwar in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Haridwar in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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