Our verdict
The best time to visit Shantiniketan is January-February
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (88℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 22℃ (72℉) around February.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Shantiniketan when the days are longest, you should visit in June. On average it rains the most days in September, 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 Shantiniketan, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Shantiniketan seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Shantiniketan as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Shantiniketan 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 Shantiniketan
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 Shantiniketan 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.
Shantiniketan 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 Shantiniketan 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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Shantiniketan in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in February
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in March
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 112mm (4") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 112mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 120mm (5") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Shantiniketan in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Shantiniketan in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shantiniketan in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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