When to go · Matheran
Matheran in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).
- NovemberGreatInside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).
- DecemberGreatInside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).
- JanuaryGreatInside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).
Weather in April
- MatheranHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Matheran, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
January: Inside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).
Matheran: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen