Weather In India By Month -

May is the hottest month for most of India. Temperatures in Rajasthan and Central India can hit 45°C–48°C. The pre-monsoon "Loo" (hot, dry wind) blows across the plains. Coastal areas become humid and sticky. Only the far north (Leh-Ladakh) and high-altitude hill stations are comfortable.

The Southwest Monsoon hits Kerala around June 1st and sweeps up the west coast. Mumbai receives torrential rain. The east (Kolkata) and northeast get flooded. Northern India remains hot and dry until late June. This is a "split" month: the West Coast is wet, while Delhi is still sweltering. weather in india by month

Similar to July, but with a slight decrease in rain in the North. August is muggy across the country. The Konkan coast (Goa, Maharashtra) gets dangerous tides. However, festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are celebrated indoors. Sightseeing is best limited to museums or high-altitude rain-shadow areas like Ladakh. May is the hottest month for most of India

The Indian summer turns brutal. Northern plains (Lucknow, Delhi) breach 40°C. The air is dry and dusty. Southern India remains hot but slightly moderated by sea breezes (28°C–35°C). Avoid long outdoor sightseeing. Head to the Himalayas (Shimla, Darjeeling) or hill stations in the South (Munnar, Ooty). Coastal areas become humid and sticky

January is the peak of winter. Northern India (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra) experiences dense fog and biting cold (2°C–15°C). Southern India (Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi) enjoys pleasant, balmy weather (20°C–30°C). This is the best month for visiting the Taj Mahal or for desert safaris in Jaisalmer.

Rainfall decreases significantly. The northern skies clear up, and humidity drops. Southern India still receives residual showers (Chennai gets heavy rain in September). By the end of the month, the weather becomes pleasant again. This is the "shoulder season" for travel—green landscapes without the mud.