January
Best time 8.8/1028°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Expect a high of 28°C and a low of 15.7°C, with just 1 rain day and 9.9 hours of sun. This is one of the best months to visit: cool, dry and bright across most of the country.
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Best time to visit India
Weather by month for central India, the best months to go and how India's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
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
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Shoulder season
Feb, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 30°C to 31°C · 1–8 rain days
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Tough season
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
India weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
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| 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
India in each month
February
Good 7.1/1031°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Highs reach 31.4°C with lows of 18.1°C, rain stays rare at 1.2 days, and sunshine climbs to 10.8 hours. Scores mark it a good month, a touch warmer than January but still comfortable.
March
Tough weather 3.7/1035°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.5 h sun
The heat builds fast: highs hit 34.8°C and lows rise to 21.5°C, with 11.5 hours of sun and still little rain at 2 days. The score drops sharply here, as daytime heat starts to make sightseeing tough.
April
Tough weather 3.0/1038°C / 25°C · 3 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Highs climb to 38.3°C with lows around 25.1°C, and sun hours peak near 11.7. This is a tough month weather-wise, the heat is intense and persistent, which is why it scores poorly.
May
Tough weather 3.0/1040°C / 28°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Temperatures peak at 39.7°C by day and 27.6°C overnight, with sun at 11.8 hours and rain still light at 9mm over 2.3 days. The extreme heat makes this a difficult month to travel comfortably.
June
Tough weather 1.4/1034°C / 25°C · 17 rain days · 9.1 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 34.2°C but humidity and rain take over: 16.6 rain days and 158mm of rainfall as the monsoon begins. This is the lowest-scoring month, combining heat with heavy, frequent rain.
July
Tough weather 3.8/1029°C / 23°C · 24 rain days · 5.9 h sun
The monsoon is at its peak, with 24.2 rain days and 315mm of rain, the wettest month of the year, while sun drops to just 5.9 hours. Highs fall to 29.3°C, but the sheer volume of rain keeps the score low.
August
OK 4.7/1028°C / 23°C · 21 rain days · 7.4 h sun
Rain is still heavy at 224mm over 20.7 days, though slightly less intense than July, with highs of 28.3°C. This is the green season, lush and humid, scoring as an okay month if you don't mind frequent downpours.
September
OK 4.6/1029°C / 23°C · 18 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Rainfall tapers to 205mm across 18.4 days as the monsoon starts to retreat, with highs of 28.8°C and 8.4 hours of sun. It scores as an okay month, still wet but gradually improving.
October
Good 6.3/1030°C / 21°C · 8 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Rain drops sharply to 56mm over 8.4 days, highs sit at 30.1°C, and sunshine returns to 10.3 hours. This is a good month as the monsoon clears and conditions turn more pleasant.
November
Best time 7.8/1030°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs cool to 29.5°C with lows of 18.1°C, rain is minimal at 2.2 days, and sun holds at 10.7 hours. This is one of the best months, with dry, settled weather across most regions.
December
Best time 8.8/1028°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Highs settle at 28°C and lows drop to 16.3°C, with only 0.9 rain days and 10 hours of sun. Cool, dry and bright conditions make this another of the best months to visit.
By trip type
Best time to visit India for…
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City sightseeing
November to January are the best months for city trips. Highs sit between 28°C and 29.5°C, rain is light at 4–13mm, and sun hours run 9.9–10.7, making sightseeing comfortable without heat or downpours.
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Hiking & nature
December and January suit hiking best. Highs stay around 28°C, lows drop to 15.7–16.3°C, and rain days are just 0.9–1, giving dry, cool conditions on the trail.
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FAQ
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Is it good to visit India in January?
Yes. January is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 8.8 out of 10. Highs average 28°C and lows 15.7°C, with almost no rain (5mm over 1 rain day) and 9.9 hours of sun a day. Cool, dry and sunny conditions make this a comfortable month for sightseeing.
Is it good to visit India in August?
August is rated ok, with a score of 4.7 out of 10. It sits in the monsoon season, with 224mm of rain spread over about 21 days and only 7.4 hours of sun. Highs reach 28.3°C and lows 22.8°C. Expect frequent showers and humid air, though green landscapes are a trade-off some travellers like.
Is it good to visit India in June?
June is rated avoid, scoring just 1.4 out of 10, the lowest of the year. It marks the start of monsoon rains, with 16.6 rain days and 158mm of rain, plus sun hours dropping to 9.1. Highs still hit 34.2°C with low 25.3°C, so it is both hot and wet.
Is it good to visit India in November?
Yes. November scores 7.8 out of 10 and is listed among the best months. Rain drops sharply to just 13mm over 2.2 days, sun hours rise to 10.7, and temperatures ease to a high of 29.5°C and low of 18.1°C. The dry, mild weather makes it a strong choice after the monsoon.