Discover the best time to visit India
General information
The best time to visit India is between November and March when the weather is likely to be dry and warm, but not too hot. But as you might expect from the world’s seventh largest country, you’ll find diverse climates and big differences between north and south, so you’ll need to know where you’re planning to visit before deciding when to go to India.
The shoulder months of October and April are also good for large parts of the country if you’d prefer to brave some rain and higher heat and humidity rather than the crowds of peak season, while the far north is best visited in the summer when monsoons are lashing much of the rest of the country.
From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-drenched beaches of Kerala and Goa, via cool tea hills, temples, tigers, peaceful emerald backwaters and the sensory overload of the cities, there’s always something to tempt you to visit – and always somewhere where it’s a good time for a holiday in India
View the best time to visit India by region or by month:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East India | ● 15°C 🌤️ |
● 17°C ☀️ |
● 21°C ☀️ |
● 25°C 🌦️ |
● 28°C 🌧️ |
● 27°C 🌧️ |
● 27°C 🌧️ |
● 27°C 🌧️ |
● 26°C 🌦️ |
● 23°C 🌤️ |
● 19°C ☀️ |
● 16°C ☀️ |
| North India | ● 14°C ☀️ |
● 17°C ☀️ |
● 23°C ☀️ |
● 30°C 🌦️ |
● 35°C 🌧️ |
● 34°C 🌧️ |
● 32°C 🌧️ |
● 31°C 🌧️ |
● 30°C 🌦️ |
● 27°C ☀️ |
● 22°C ☀️ |
● 17°C ☀️ |
| North West India | ● 18°C ☀️ |
● 21°C ☀️ |
● 26°C ☀️ |
● 34°C 🌦️ |
● 39°C 🌧️ |
● 37°C 🌧️ |
● 35°C 🌧️ |
● 34°C 🌧️ |
● 32°C 🌦️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 24°C ☀️ |
● 20°C ☀️ |
| South India | ● 26°C ☀️ |
● 27°C ☀️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 32°C 🌦️ |
● 33°C 🌦️ |
● 30°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C 🌦️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 27°C ☀️ |
● 26°C ☀️ |
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● Good weather
● Average weather
● Poor weather
Taj Mahal & The North
With its green hills, meandering rivers, thick forests and rolling tea plantations, North East India is one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Due to its mild climate, this part of India can be visited throughout the year, however the rains begin in June and end in October, so we’d recommend heading there between October and March. The only months to avoid are the monsoon months from June to September.
Rajasthan
From desert forts and camels to ornate palaces and a Wonder of the World, there are so many places to explore in North India. In Rajasthan, Agra and or Varanasi, the best time to travel is between October and the end of April. In May and June, temperatures in Delhi can often reach 40ºC and even soar as high as 45ºC in the Thar desert of Rajasthan, so you may find the heat uncomfortable during these months. In July and August there are regular showers which clear the stuffy air, and in September, the weather is even better as the rain clears and the temperatures drop a little.
Himalayas & North West
Parts of the North West region can get much colder during the winter, due to its high altitudes. You can visit the foothills of the Himalayas (Dharamsala, Manali and Shimla) all year round, however from mid-December to mid-February it can be pretty chilly and there may be snow fall which makes the travelling time considerably longer. The best time for visiting Ladakh is from the end of June to mid-September. The rest of the year you cannot travel overland to Leh as passes are closed due to snow fall.
Kerala & The South
The climate in South India is tropical. In Kerala, the temperature ranges from 25- 30ºC all year round. The monsoon hits Kerala in June and lasts until September, and the area is best visited between November and May. Tamil Nadu, in the South East, is the hottest area of the country (and the curries are hottest here too). Temperatures here hover at around 35ºC, increasing even further in May and June. The short but aggressive rainy season in Tamil Nadu runs from early October until early December.