When is the best time to go to Shillong
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shillong, 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 Shillong
Shillong weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shillong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 13mm | 8.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Shillong during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shillong, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Shillong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shillong 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 25mm | 8.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Shillong is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shillong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Shillong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shillong with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Shillong weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 109mm | 7.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Shillong is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shillong.
March is in the spring in Shillong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shillong with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 313mm | 7.3hrs | 13.5hrs |
Shillong's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Shillong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shillong with around 313mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 607mm | 6.4hrs | 14.2hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Shillong and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Shillong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shillong with around 607mm 23.9 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 1111mm | 4.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
The climate in Shillong during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Shillong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shillong with around 1111mm 43.7 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 1159mm | 3.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Shillong is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Shillong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shillong with around 1159mm 45.6 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 741mm | 4.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Shillong is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shillong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shillong with around 741mm 29.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 552mm | 4.7hrs | 13.5hrs |
Shillong's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shillong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shillong with around 552mm 21.7 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Shillong weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 242mm | 7.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
October is a very wet month in Shillong and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shillong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shillong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shillong with around 242mm 9.5 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 45mm | 8.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shillong during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shillong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shillong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shillong with around 45mm 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Shillong weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 15mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Shillong is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shillong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shillong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shillong 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shillong weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 1159mm 45.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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