Haldwani weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Haldwani, Kathgodam and Nainital, month-by-month temperatures and rain, and what the weather means for the drive up into the hills.
- ~425 m Haldwani
- ~38 °C May afternoons
- Jul–Aug wettest
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Haldwani is the largest town of Kumaon, at about 425 m where the plains meet the hills; Kathgodam, its railway terminus, is just to the north, and Nainital is about 38 km up the hill. Its weather is that of the foothills: May–June afternoons reach the high 30s, the monsoon (July–September) is very wet, and winters are mild by day — around 19–22 °C — with cold, often foggy mornings in December and January. It never snows here. For travellers, the key point is the change in height: Nainital is usually 10–12 °C colder than Haldwani on the same day. October to March is the most comfortable time.
- CoolestJanuary — about 19° / 6 °C; foggy mornings (Roorkee IMD reference).
- HottestMay — about 38 °C by day.
- MonsoonJuly–September; heavy rain on the hill roads.
- SnowNever in town; sometimes at Nainital and Mukteshwar.
- Best monthsOctober–March.
Haldwani, Kathgodam and Nainital weather today
Haldwani (about 425 m), Kathgodam (about 550 m) at the foot of the hills, and Nainital (about 2,084 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low and rain.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Haldwani weather by month
Haldwani has no recent published IMD normals, so the table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Roorkee, on the same foothill belt to the west, as a reference. Haldwani, right at the foot of the hills, usually gets more rain than Roorkee in the monsoon.
| Month | Avg high / low (Roorkee IMD) | Roorkee rain | What to expect in Haldwani |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1° / 6.4 °C | 28 mm | Coldest; dense morning fog |
| February | 23.6° / 9.2 °C | 46 mm | Pleasant days, cool nights |
| March | 29.6° / 14.1 °C | 27 mm | Warm, pleasant |
| April | 35.4° / 18.9 °C | 10 mm | Hot afternoons |
| May | 38.0° / 23.1 °C | 24 mm | Hottest month |
| June | 37.2° / 24.9 °C | 83 mm | Hot and humid; monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 33.6° / 25.4 °C | 264 mm | Monsoon; very wet |
| August | 32.9° / 24.9 °C | 281 mm | Wettest; the Gaula runs high |
| September | 32.5° / 23.4 °C | 193 mm | Rain easing |
| October | 31.4° / 18.0 °C | 14 mm | Clear and pleasant |
| November | 27.1° / 11.8 °C | 3 mm | Driest; pleasant |
| December | 22.1° / 7.7 °C | 9 mm | Cool; foggy mornings |
Source: India Meteorological Department climatological normals 1991–2020 for Roorkee, shown as a reference for Haldwani. Up the hill: Nainital weather · Bhimtal weather.
Haldwani and Kathgodam: weather for the drive into the hills
Most trips to Nainital, Bhimtal, Mukteshwar, Almora, Ranikhet and beyond start at Kathgodam station or in Haldwani. The road climbs quickly: Bhimtal is about 25 km away, Nainital about 38 km, and both are much cooler than the plains — pack a jacket even in summer.
In December and January, dense morning fog on the plains can delay trains into Kathgodam; in the monsoon, landslides sometimes close the hill roads for hours. Summer heat in Haldwani (May–June) is a good reason to head straight up into the hills.
Weather in the hills: Nainital · Bhimtal · Mukteshwar · Jim Corbett.
Haldwani and Kathgodam in pictures
The Gaula river, the foothills, Haldwani’s streets and Kathgodam station — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to travel via Haldwani
Depending on what you are going for.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; foggy winter mornings.
Hill holidays
Hot here, pleasant up in Nainital.
Clear skies
Driest months.
Snow trips
Snow at Nainital and Mukteshwar, not here.
Avoid the heat
Afternoons near 38 °C.
Take care
Monsoon; landslides on hill roads.
Haldwani trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: light cotton from April to September; a sweater for winter mornings; always a warm layer for the hills above.
Getting there: Kathgodam is the railhead for Kumaon, and Pantnagar airport is about 30 km away. Cabs: Kathgodam to Nainital taxi · Nainital taxi service.
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Haldwani weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Haldwani today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Haldwani, Kathgodam and Nainital (MET Norway data).
How hot is Haldwani in summer?
May–June afternoons usually reach the high 30s °C.
Does it snow in Haldwani?
No. Nainital and Mukteshwar, higher up, sometimes get snow in January–February.
How cold is Haldwani in winter?
January days are around 19 °C and mornings around 6 °C, often with fog (Roorkee IMD reference).
How much colder is Nainital than Haldwani?
Usually about 10–12 °C colder on the same day.
When is the best time to visit Haldwani?
October to March.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Roorkee normals 1991–2020 (reference for Haldwani)
- Wikipedia: Haldwani
Photo credits
The Gaula and the hills — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Morning mist over the hills — Photo: Quasarnasa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kathghariya — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gaula bridge — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Haldwani at dusk — Photo: jburke601, CC BY 2.0 · A temple in Haldwani — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Haldwani railway station — Photo: ArmouredCyborg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forested foothills — Photo: Mitsingh, CC BY 4.0 · Kathgodam — Photo: Ravi Dwivedi, CC BY-SA 4.0
