Haridwar weather month by month for the Kumbh 2027 (January–April): typical temperatures, fog, cold river water and what to pack.
The Haridwar Kumbh 2027 spans four months, from 14 January to 20 April, and the weather changes a lot across that time. Here is what to expect and pack.
Month by month
Typical ranges; actual weather varies from year to year.
| Month | Typical temperature | What it's like | Snan days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | ~5 °C to 19 °C | Cold mornings, fog, chilly river water | Makar Sankranti (14 Jan) |
| February | ~8 °C to 23 °C | Cool mornings, pleasant afternoons | Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Magh Purnima |
| March | ~12 °C to 29 °C | Pleasant; warm afternoons | Maha Shivratri and Phalgun Amavasya (Amrit Snans) |
| April | ~17 °C to 35 °C | Warm to hot afternoons | Nav Samvatsar, Baisakhi (Amrit Snan), Ram Navami, Chaitra Purnima |
The Ganga is cold throughout, as it comes straight from the Himalaya. A pre-dawn dip in January is bracing.
What to pack
January and February
- Thermal inner wear, a warm jacket, a cap, gloves and woollen socks
- A shawl for aarti evenings by the river
- A quick-dry towel and a full change of clothes for after the snan
- A thermos for hot water or tea
- Moisturiser and lip balm
March
- Light woollens for early mornings, cotton clothes for the day
- Sun cap and sunscreen
- A light jacket for pre-dawn walks on Amrit Snan mornings
April
- Light, breathable cotton
- A cap or umbrella for sun, sunglasses
- ORS sachets, and a water bottle you can refill from safe sources
All months
- Comfortable walking shoes, plus slip-on sandals for the ghat
- A small torch or headlamp for pre-dawn walks
- A power bank
- Zip-lock pouches for phone and ID during the snan
- Personal medicines
Fog and travel
Dense fog in late December and January can delay trains and flights into Haridwar and Dehradun. Keep buffer time, especially around Makar Sankranti.
Best months for comfort
March and early April offer the best balance of weather and Kumbh atmosphere, though the March Amrit Snans are also the most crowded. See all snan dates and our first-timer's checklist.
By KMII Travel Desk · Updated 26 Sep 2026
