Haridwar district

Province · Uttarakhand, 🇮🇳 India

Population 1,890,422

Area 2,305 km²

Time zone Asia/Kolkata

Official website haridwar.nic.in

Haridwar district

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Hardwar Essentials

Haridwar serves as a gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and marks the point where the Ganges River enters the Indo-Gangetic Plain. This selection features the city's religious epicenter, Har Ki Pauri, alongside the hilltop Mansa Devi Temple accessible by cable car. The list includes the historic Daksha Mahadev Temple in Kankhal and the expansive Pilot Baba Ashram. It also highlights the 19th-century colonial architecture of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, showcasing the region's blend of ancient spiritual heritage and modern academic history.

Haridwar district — Map

Haridwar district — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–25°
10° at night
4 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–30°
12° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

31° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–37°
16° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Poor

37° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–42°
22° at night
4 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

40° (feels like 38°) · extremes 22°–45°
26° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

40° (feels like 41°) · extremes 25°–45°
28° at night
15 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

34° (feels like 39°) · extremes 25°–41°
27° at night
27 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–34°
26° at night
26 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–33°
24° at night
17 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

30° · extremes 16°–33°
19° at night
4 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–30°
15° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 8°–26°
11° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Hindi
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +91

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