When to go · Matheran

Matheran in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, train closures).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Low; India overall
Prices: Low; India overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Matheran

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, train closures).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MatheranHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 14 days

India overall: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Matheran, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, train closures).

January: Inside Matheran's best window: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery).

Matheran: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.