Best time to visit Cherrapunji, India

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The best time to visit Cherrapunji is October

Are you looking for the best time to visit Cherrapunji? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Cherrapunji is a great destination to visit almost all year round, October is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 24℃ (76℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 25℃ (78℉) on the hottest days of the year. The average low temperatures in winter float around 6℃ (42℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 4℃ (38℉).

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Cherrapunji, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around March. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Cherrapunji, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

March

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Cherrapunji seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Cherrapunji as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Cherrapunji is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Cherrapunji

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Cherrapunji for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Cherrapunji climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Cherrapunji for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Cherrapunji in January

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Cherrapunji in February

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 8 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in February, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Cherrapunji in March

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 16 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.


Cherrapunji in April

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 228mm (9") over 26 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in May

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 348mm (14") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in June

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 93%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 427mm (17") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in July

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 95%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 505mm (20") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in August

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 95%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 462mm (18") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in September

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 94%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 363mm (14") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Cherrapunji in October

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 91%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 255mm (10") over 28 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Cherrapunji in November

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Cherrapunji in December

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Cherrapunji is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 24℃ (76℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Cherrapunji is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Cherrapunji is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Cherrapunji, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in March are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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