Weather by month for central India, the best months to go and how India's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C to 30°C · 1–2 rain days
Feb, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 30°C to 31°C · 1–8 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 29°C to 40°C · 2–24 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 28°C / 16°C | 1 day (5 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 8.8/10 |
| February | 31°C / 18°C | 1 day (6 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| March | 35°C / 22°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| April | 38°C / 25°C | 3 days (18 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 3.0/10 |
| May | 40°C / 28°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 3.0/10 |
| June | 34°C / 25°C | 17 days (158 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 1.4/10 |
| July | 29°C / 23°C | 24 days (315 mm) | 5.9 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| August | 28°C / 23°C | 21 days (224 mm) | 7.4 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| September | 29°C / 23°C | 18 days (205 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| October | 30°C / 21°C | 8 days (56 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| Best month: November | 30°C / 18°C | 2 days (13 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: December | 28°C / 16°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 8.8/10 |
Figures for central India; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
28°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
January is one of the best months to go, with a score of 8.8. Days are warm at around 28°C and nights cool to about 16°C. Rain falls on only about 1 day in the month, and you get close to 10 hours of sun a day.
31°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
February is still a good time to visit, with a score of 7.1. Highs climb to about 31°C, with lows near 18°C. Expect rain on about 1 day and nearly 11 hours of sun a day. It is a solid choice if you want dry weather before the heat builds.
35°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.5 h sun
March scores just 3.7, so we suggest you avoid it. The heat rises fast, with highs near 35°C and lows around 22°C. Rain is still rare, at about 2 days in the month, but the heat makes long days of sightseeing tiring.
38°C / 25°C · 3 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Avoid April. It scores 3, highs reach about 38°C and nights stay warm at around 25°C. There are only about 2.5 rain days, so there is little relief from the heat. Travel in this month is hard work for most visitors.
40°C / 28°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
May is a bad time to go, with a score of 3. It is the hottest month, with highs near 40°C and lows around 28°C. Rain falls on only about 2 days. Unless you must travel now, choose a month from November to February instead.
34°C / 25°C · 17 rain days · 9.1 h sun
June is the lowest-scoring month at 1.4, so do not go if you can avoid it. Highs are still about 34°C, but rain days jump to about 17, with 158 mm of rain. You get both heat and heavy rain in the same month.
29°C / 23°C · 24 rain days · 5.9 h sun
Avoid July. It scores 3.8 and is the wettest month, with rain on about 24 days and 315 mm in total. Highs drop to about 29°C, but sunshine falls to under 6 hours a day. Expect grey skies and plan for many wet days.
28°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 7.4 h sun
August rates ok, with a score of 4.7. It is cooler, with highs around 28°C, but rain still falls on about 21 days, with 224 mm in the month. Go only if you accept wet weather on most days and have indoor plans ready.
29°C / 23°C · 18 rain days · 8.4 h sun
September also rates ok, with a score of 4.6. Highs are about 29°C, and there are still about 18 rain days, with 205 mm of rain. It is a little drier than July and August, but you cannot rely on good weather yet.
30°C / 21°C · 8 rain days · 10.3 h sun
October is a good month, with a score of 6.3. Rain eases to about 8 days and 56 mm, and highs sit near 30°C. Sunshine returns to just over 10 hours a day, which makes this a sensible start to the better travel months.
30°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.7 h sun
November is one of the best months, with a score of 7.8. Highs are around 30°C and lows near 18°C. Rain falls on only about 2 days, and you get nearly 11 hours of sun a day, so outdoor plans are easy.
28°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 10.0 h sun
December ties with January as the top month, with a score of 8.8. Highs are about 28°C and nights cool to around 16°C. It is the driest month, with rain on 0.9 days on average and just 4 mm in total. Expect around 10 hours of sun a day.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November, December and January suit city trips best. Daytime highs are 28–29.5°C, with only 0.9 to 2.2 rain days a month. Avoid May, when highs reach 39.7°C, and July, which averages 315 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
January and December are best for hiking. Highs are 28°C, lows are about 16°C, and rain is just 4–5 mm a month. Skip June to September, when each month has 16.6 to 24.2 rain days.
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FAQ
Yes. December is one of the best months to visit India, with a score of 8.8. Days are warm at around 28°C, and nights drop to about 16.3°C. Rain is rare, with 0.9 rain days and 4 mm for the whole month. You get about 10 hours of sun a day. January is just as good, also scoring 8.8.
No, May is a month to avoid, with a score of just 3. It is the hottest month, with highs of 39.7°C. Nights stay warm at around 27.6°C, so there is little relief after dark. It is dry, with only 2.3 rain days, but the heat is the problem. April (38.3°C, score 3) and March (34.8°C, score 3.7) are also rated avoid.
No, July is best avoided. It is the wettest month, with 315 mm of rain over 24.2 rain days, and only 5.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 3.8. June is worse, with the lowest score of the year at 1.4. August and September are rated ok (4.7 and 4.6), but they still bring 20.7 and 18.4 rain days.
Yes, October is good, with a score of 6.3. The rain eases to 8.4 rain days and 56 mm, and highs are around 30.1°C. You get about 10.3 hours of sun a day. If you can wait, November is better. It scores 7.8, with only 2.2 rain days and 13 mm of rain.
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