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Vrindavan weather
Best time: Oct–Mar
Vrindavan's year is set by two calendars, the weather and the festivals, and the best trips line them up. October to March is the comfortable season: warm days, cold nights from December, almost no rain. April to June is fiercely hot, peaking at 42 °C in May, and July to September brings the monsoon. Below is what each season feels like in the temple lanes; for today's forecast, use the IMD link at the end.
Temple crush risk at festivals; 2023 monsoon floodingMonth by month
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| Month | °C | Rain | Humidity | Season |
| January | 8–21 | 8 mm · 1 d | 71% | Good time |
| February | 12–26 | 10 mm · 1 d | 61% | Best time |
| March | 16–32 | 4 mm · 1 d | 52% | Best time |
| April | 23–40 | 7 mm · 1 d | 42% | Good time |
| May | 27–42 | 10 mm · 1 d | 38% | Better avoid |
| June | 28–40 | 77 mm · 4 d | 49% | Better avoid |
| July | 28–37 | 170 mm · 9 d | 70% | Good time |
| August | 26–35 | 213 mm · 10 d | 74% | Good time |
| September | 25–35 | 140 mm · 6 d | 71% | Good time |
| October | 21–35 | 18 mm · 1 d | 58% | Best time |
| November | 14–30 | 5 mm · 1 d | 61% | Best time |
| December | 9–23 | 4 mm · 0 d | 72% | Good time |
Long-term averages from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Open in India GOWhat each season feels like
October–March, the comfortable season. October is still warm (35 °C by day), November settles at 30 °C, and from December to February days of 21–26 °C meet cold nights of 8–12 °C. In January, morning aarti (the lamp ceremony) in an open courtyard calls for a shawl. By March it is 32 °C and dry again.
April–June, the heat. Days of 40 °C in April and June and 42 °C in May, with nights of 23 °C in April and 27–28 °C in May and June. The marble at Prem Mandir heats up fast: visit temples early or after sunset.
July–September, the monsoon. On IMD's normal dates the monsoon covers this part of Uttar Pradesh around 27 June (Agra, the nearest city in IMD's table) and leaves around 28 September. July and August bring 170–213 mm a month over nine or ten days, and the air is thick and warm, 35–37 °C by day. In 2023 the monsoon brought floods.
Festivals and the weather they fall in
The big festivals bring Vrindavan's largest crowds, whatever the sky is doing. All dates: [Vrindavan festivals](/en/vrindavan/festivals/).
Holi season: late February–March
The Braj Holi moves town by town, from the [Lathmar Holi](/en/festivals/lathmar-holi-barsana/vrindavan/) of Barsana and Nandgaon to Holi itself on the Phalguna full moon (3–4 March in 2026, 22–23 March in 2027). Spring weather: 26–32 °C, dry.
Jhulan Yatra: August
The days when the temples set their deities on flower-hung swings (23–28 August in 2026; expected 12–17 August in 2027). Peak monsoon: humid, warm, rain likely.
Janmashtami: August–September
Krishna's birthday, the most crowded night of the year (4–5 September in 2026, 25–26 August in 2027). Monsoon weather, around 35 °C by day. [Janmashtami in Vrindavan](/en/festivals/janmashtami/vrindavan/)
Kartik month: October–November
A month of lamps and early-morning devotion (27 October–24 November in 2026). The weather is at its best: 30–35 °C by day, cool evenings, no rain. [Kartik in Vrindavan](/en/festivals/kartik-month/vrindavan/)
Crowds at festivals
On Holi and Janmashtami the main temples, Banke Bihari above all, are packed far beyond their lanes, and there is a real risk of crushes. Go early, keep children close, keep valuables zipped away, and step back from the narrowest lanes when the push starts. The monkeys are a year-round hazard: they are known for snatching glasses.
Best time to visit Vrindavan
October, November, February and March are the best months: dry, warm and bright. December and January are good if you pack for cold mornings. Avoid May and June. The monsoon months suit people coming for Jhulan Yatra or Janmashtami; for a first quiet visit, the Kartik month in October–November combines the best weather with one of the most devotional times of the year.
Is it raining in Vrindavan now?
The figures here are long-term averages from the weather station at Bharatpur, not a forecast. For today's weather and any warnings for Mathura district, which includes Vrindavan, check the India Meteorological Department's Lucknow centre: mausam.imd.gov.in/lucknow. Vrindavan and [Mathura](/en/mathura/weather/) share the same climate.
❓ FAQ
Is this a good time to visit Vrindavan?
October to March is the good season. May and June are very hot (40–42 °C), and July to September is the monsoon.
Is it cold in Vrindavan?
In December and January, yes: nights average 8–9 °C and days 21–23 °C. Bring warm layers for early temple visits.
When does it rain in Vrindavan?
Mostly from late June to late September; August is the wettest month at about 213 mm. October to May is nearly dry.
Is there a weather warning for Vrindavan today?
Warnings for Vrindavan are issued for Mathura district by IMD's Lucknow centre, at mausam.imd.gov.in/lucknow.