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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit India for your holiday.
Climate Overview
8 °C to 39 °C
24 °C to 29 °C
0 – 36.3 in (0 – 27 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 24.1 °C (Bangalore) and 27.5 °C (Mumbai)
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Geographical location
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India is located in South Asia, is divided into 29 states and is also a subcontinent. Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh border the state. In the north the Himalaya represents a natural border, in the south it is the Indian Ocean which borders the mainland.
The fertile river plains of the Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers lie south of the Himalayas and represent important agricultural areas. More than 1.2 billion people live on an area of about 3.3 million square kilometers.
This results in a population density of 368 inhabitants per square kilometre. This makes India the second most populous country in the world and the seventh largest in terms of area.
The capital New Delhi is part of the metropolis Delhi and lies in the north of India. 150 miles off the south coast of India lies the island state of Sri Lanka with almost 22 million inhabitants.
Climate in India
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Due to India’s enormous size, the climate cannot be generalized. In the south there is a tropical climate, in central and northern India a subtropical climate and in the mountain regions a moderate to alpine climate. Snowfall and icy temperatures can even occur there in winter.
In summer the monsoon strongly influences the weather. In most parts of the country there is enormous rainfall between June and September. In Mumbai, these are particularly pronounced and can be up to 28.74 in in July. During this time, the humidity also rises and brings sultry, unpleasant air with it.
After the rainy season, the dry season, in which there is no precipitation at all in western Mumbai, follows in New Delhi with isolated showers. India is heating up a lot during this phase. Temperatures rise to 40 °C in April and May. Northeasterly winds bring little moisture during this period.
Best Time to Visit India: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in India | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in India | MarchMar Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in India | AprilApr Suitable time to traveltime mostly dry, but very hot | MayMay Southwest Monsoon wet and hot | JuneJun Southwest Monsoon very wet and hot |
JulyJul Southwest Monsoon very wet and hot
| AugustAug Southwest Monsoon very wet and hot | SeptemberSep Southwest Monsoon still wet and hot
| OctoberOct Good time to traveltime very wet in South India | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime wet in South India | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate in India |
When to visit India?
According to our experience, the best travel time for India is between October and the end of March. At this time the temperatures are bearable and at night it cools down pleasantly in many regions. Especially northern India and the west coast can be visited very well already in October and November.
In the south, the best time to travel starts around the beginning of December. Especially at the turn of the year, India’s climate shows its pleasant side. Up to 10 hours of daily sunshine and temperatures of 21 °C to 30 °C provide a great basis for a successful trip.
The infinite number of sights are best discovered in India by round trip. The rainy season does not offer good conditions for this. Many traffic routes are flooded during this time and are partially unusable. Those planning to visit the Himalaya Mountains should do so in the months between May and September.
Outside this time it is very cold and heavy snowfall restricts the travel possibilities. A combination of bathing vacation, cultural program and active vacation in the Himalaya would be possible in the fringe months April/May as well as September/October. Nevertheless, the best travel time in the Himalayas is quite rainy in all other parts of the country.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (India) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | January, February, March, and December |
| New Delhi | January, February, March, October, November, and December |
| Bangalore | January, February, March, May, and December |
| Kolkata | January, February, March, and December |
| Panjim | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
Climate Charts India
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Mumbai
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables India
In the following, you will find some climate tables for India, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Mumbai (India)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 32° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.47 | 23.07 | 28.78 | 18.9 | 10.83 | 2.64 | 0.55 | 0.12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Mumbai is 27.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: May (30.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (24.4 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Mumbai is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
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Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 85.43 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June, July, August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 81.57 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Mumbai.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in New Delhi (India)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 24° | 29° | 36° | 39° | 39° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 28° | 23° |
| Night Temperature | 8° | 10° | 15° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 20° | 13° | 9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 2.72 | 8.86 | 10 | 4.88 | 0.67 | 0.24 | 0.43 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in New Delhi is 25 °C.Warmest month: June (33.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (14.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.42 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): July, and August
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 18.86 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in New Delhi.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Bangalore (India)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 27° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 33° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Night Temperature | 15° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.04 | 0.28 | 0.63 | 1.26 | 4.09 | 3.07 | 4.17 | 4.69 | 9.61 | 5 | 2.05 | 0.75 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Bangalore is 24.1 °C.Warmest month: April (28 °C)
Coldest month: December (21.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 35.63 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 9.61 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Bangalore.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kolkata (India)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 26° | 29° | 34° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 27° |
| Night Temperature | 14° | 17° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° |
| Water Temperature | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.59 | 0.91 | 1.18 | 2.05 | 4.45 | 11.02 | 14.02 | 13.03 | 11.65 | 5.71 | 0.79 | 0.24 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kolkata is 26.9 °C.Warmest month: May (30.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (20.1 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Kolkata is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
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Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 65.63 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June, July, August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 49.72 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Kolkata.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
World-famous and a real highlight of every trip to India is the visit to the Taj Mahal. The mausoleum is located in the city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The building was erected in 1631 and took 17 years to complete. In Amritsar, in the very north of the country, the golden temple Hari Mandri is an attraction worth seeing.
On Havelock Island, Radhanagar Beach is an outstanding place for a relaxing beach day. From Port Blair the island can be reached by ferry. The good weather can be enjoyed in a special atmosphere. Other highlights in India include the Mehrangarh Fortress in Jodhpur, Pangong Lake and Akshardham Park in New Delhi.
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Current Weather in Mumbai (Station Konkan Division)
haze, 28 °CClouds: 70 % Wind: 13 mph WNW
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 54 %
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 54 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 09:44 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| 23 °C to 26 °C | 24 °C to 27 °C | 25 °C to 29 °C | 25 °C to 28 °C | 24 °C to 27 °C | 24 °C to 27 °C |
| Clouds: 30 % | Clouds: 54 % | Clouds: 55 % | Clouds: 13 % | Clouds: 5 % | Clouds: 0 % |
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following region:Goa |
Hottest Month
May: 39 °C
Day Temperature in New Delhi
May: 39 °CDay Temperature in New Delhi
Coldest Month
January: 8 °C
Night Temperature in New Delhi
January: 8 °CNight Temperature in New Delhi
Rainiest Month
July: 36.3 in
Rain in Panjim
July: 36.3 inRain in Panjim
Driest Month
January: 0 in
Rain in Mumbai
January: 0 inRain in Mumbai
Maximum Water Temperature
June: 29 °C
Water Temperature in Mumbai
June: 29 °CWater Temperature in Mumbai
Sunniest Month
February: 10.3 hours/day
Sunshine in Panjim
February: 10.3 hours/daySunshine in Panjim
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Distances to India
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 4470 mi | 7790 mi | 8700 mi |
| New Delhi | 4180 mi | 7310 mi | 8000 mi |
| Bangalore | 5000 mi | 8310 mi | 9030 mi |
| Kolkata | 4950 mi | 7930 mi | 8160 mi |
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India: Experiences of our Visitors
Except for two days of rain in Delhi I had a super warm and beautiful time in India
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather in southern India at the end of October, beginning of November was around 30 degrees, humid, sunny to overcast with occasional rainfalls. In the mountains it was pleasantly cooler, but still warm enough to jump into the pool.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
warm,close to 30 degrees and sunny,in the morning in the national park bearably cool
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
At the end of March we made a round trip Golden Triangle
Rajasthan was partly very hot up to 37 degrees, once there was a thunderstorm with rain at night. Goa and Mumbai we had great weather with a lot of sunshine and it wasn’t raining
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent