Weather & climate FAQ — India
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about India, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 25 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in India?
Climolog covers 25 cities in India with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 24.8°C (in January) to 36°C (in May); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in India by month?
Across India, the hottest month is May (avg high 36°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 13.8°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for India.
When is the best time to visit India?
The best months to visit India are February, January, December — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for India for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in India?
May is the hottest month, averaging a high of 36°C across India's cities. See May climate details.
What is the coldest month in India?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 13.8°C across India's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in India?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 360.1 mm of rain per month across India's cities. See July climate details.
What is the driest month in India?
February is the driest month, averaging about 11.3 mm of rain per month across India's cities. See February climate details.
When is the rainy season in India?
The wettest months in India are July, August, September, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in February.
Which city in India has the best weather?
Among India's cities, Mumbai has the best weather — its best month is February (travel-comfort score 100/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in India?
Climolog covers 25 cities in India with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the India hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in February Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in December
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.