Our verdict
The best time to visit Cherrapunji is October
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
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.
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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
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cherrapunji in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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