When to go · Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara, month by month
The best months for Chikhaldara: Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Peak for Rajasthan, Kerala and Goa; fog in the north delays trains and flights in the mornings.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 2 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 2 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Warming fast; Holi in the north; the south turns hot and humid.28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy monsoon).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy monsoon).28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heavy monsoon).28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Rajasthan, Kerala and Goa at their best; book the Christmas–New Year week far ahead.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 2 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chikhaldara, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Oct: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 10
Oct: 6 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Oct: Medium
Prices
Sep: Low
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Oct: 2
September: Inside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
October: Inside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
Chikhaldara: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.