The climate in Shillong during October can be summarized as warm and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shillong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15°C 59°F |
Average temperature | 18.9°C 66°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 242 mm 9.5 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 3.6kph 2 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shillong in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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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 |