When to go · Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji, month by month
The best months for Cherrapunji: Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, May, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 2 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.22 °C (72 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 3 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 14 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidOutside the best window (Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain). Across India: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 22 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 26 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 26 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 27 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 27 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 24 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 24 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 20 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 2 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 1 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cherrapunji, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Apr: 14
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Low
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Low
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Apr: 0
March: Inside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
April: Inside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
Cherrapunji: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.