Ghaziabad Weather And Best Time To Visit Ghaziabad

Situated close to the capital of the country, Ghaziabad is a modern and a very urbanized city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Ghaziabad is a planned city where various industries like glassware, pottery, paint, steel amongst many others have been established. As the city has grown, it has also become a hub for various malls and entertainment activities which attract a lot of people from neighbouring states and cities. Weather in Ghaziabad is just like any other city in the Uttar Pradesh, with the summers being hot and humid and monsoons seeing a decent amount of rain. The best time to visit Ghaziabad is during the winters when the climate is perfect to go sightseeing. Below is a list of the different seasons in Ghaziabad and the best time to go visit the place.

Summers in Ghaziabad are the hottest with temperatures going up quite high, making the region extremely hot. Temperatures during this time range from 42°C in the daytime, especially in the afternoons and eventually drop down to 30°C in the night, making it a little cooler than the day time. The time from the months of April to May are still bearable as the summer does not sink in fully yet, but the months of May and June are the hottest months in the summer season. It is not advisable to visit Ghaziabad during those months due to high humidity and heat.

Even though the heat is at its peak, this is the best time to visit the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary in Ghaziabad as you get to see a wide range of flora and fauna. If you visit during this time, it is important for you to carry light coloured cotton clothes to beat the heat.

Monsoons in Ghaziabad start in July and go all the way until September and this is the second best season to visit Ghaziabad. Temperatures during this time range from 28°C in the daytime to 20°C in the night with cool winds. Ghaziabad sees a decent amount of rainfall during these months and heavy rainfall during August that eases the heat that the city has gone through in the previous months. The rain that is accompanied by cool winds in the region gives respite to the locals as well as tourists from the scorching heat. The coming of monsoon also makes the landscape around much greener than before. If you are okay with a slight amount of rain, monsoons are a great time to visit Ghaziabad.

Winters in Ghaziabad that start mid October and continue all the way to May, are the best time to visit. Temperatures during this time range from 20°C-25°C in the daytime to 5°C-10°C in the nighttime accompanied by cold winds and a very chilly atmosphere. The weather in Ghaziabad is influenced by the Himalayas and Kumaon hills, due to which if snowfall has occurred in Kumaon hills, the city of Ghaziabad gets very cold and temperatures drop massively. The coldest winter months are from January to March and this is also the absolute ideal time to visit the city; you can easily go sightseeing without getting tired from the heat or rain and enjoy the cool climate. If you are visiting during this season, you must carry warm woolen clothing to protect yourself from extreme cold.