When is the best time to go to Cherrapunji
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cherrapunji, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cherrapunji are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 15mm | 8.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
January is a dry month in Cherrapunji and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cherrapunji, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Cherrapunji and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 36mm | 8.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Cherrapunji is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cherrapunji, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Cherrapunji and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 147mm | 7.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Cherrapunji is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Cherrapunji and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 433mm | 7.2hrs | 13.5hrs |
Cherrapunji's weather in April is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Cherrapunji and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 433mm 17 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 862mm | 6.3hrs | 14.2hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Cherrapunji and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Cherrapunji and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 862mm 33.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1642mm | 4.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
June is a very wet, humid month in Cherrapunji and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Cherrapunji and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 1642mm 64.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 1737mm | 3.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Cherrapunji is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Cherrapunji and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 1737mm 68.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 1158mm | 4.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Cherrapunji is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Cherrapunji and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 1158mm 45.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 704mm | 4.5hrs | 13.5hrs |
Cherrapunji's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Cherrapunji and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 704mm 27.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 288mm | 7hrs | 14.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Cherrapunji and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cherrapunji for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cherrapunji and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 288mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 46mm | 8.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Cherrapunji and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cherrapunji, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cherrapunji and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Cherrapunji weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 13mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Cherrapunji is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cherrapunji, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Cherrapunji and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cherrapunji weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 1737mm 68.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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