Weather In India By Month < 2025-2026 >

Similar to July, but with a slight decrease in rain in the North. August is muggy across the country. The Konkan coast (Goa, Maharashtra) gets dangerous tides. However, festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are celebrated indoors. Sightseeing is best limited to museums or high-altitude rain-shadow areas like Ladakh.

Rainfall decreases significantly. The northern skies clear up, and humidity drops. Southern India still receives residual showers (Chennai gets heavy rain in September). By the end of the month, the weather becomes pleasant again. This is the "shoulder season" for travel—green landscapes without the mud. weather in india by month

May is the hottest month for most of India. Temperatures in Rajasthan and Central India can hit 45°C–48°C. The pre-monsoon "Loo" (hot, dry wind) blows across the plains. Coastal areas become humid and sticky. Only the far north (Leh-Ladakh) and high-altitude hill stations are comfortable. Similar to July, but with a slight decrease

The entire country (except the far south-eastern coast) is drenched. Heavy rains cause landslides in Himachal and flooding in Assam. Humidity is 90%+. Travel is difficult due to leeches, mud, and train delays. However, this is a magical time for Ayurveda in Kerala and for seeing the desert turn green in Rajasthan. However, festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are

January is the peak of winter. Northern India (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra) experiences dense fog and biting cold (2°C–15°C). Southern India (Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi) enjoys pleasant, balmy weather (20°C–30°C). This is the best month for visiting the Taj Mahal or for desert safaris in Jaisalmer.

The Northeast Monsoon brings rain to Tamil Nadu (Chennai), but the rest of India is dry, cool, and sunny. Nights in the North become chilly (10°C–15°C). Daytime is ideal for hiking, heritage walks, and wildlife spotting. Goa’s tourist season begins now, as the humidity has finally vanished.

The Indian summer turns brutal. Northern plains (Lucknow, Delhi) breach 40°C. The air is dry and dusty. Southern India remains hot but slightly moderated by sea breezes (28°C–35°C). Avoid long outdoor sightseeing. Head to the Himalayas (Shimla, Darjeeling) or hill stations in the South (Munnar, Ooty).