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Climate in IndiaYour guide to India weatherIndia is a very large country with several different climates. The north has a subtropical land climate with high summer temperatures and cold winters, but it only has a brief rainy season. The south has a tropical climate, and although the temperature varies little throughout the year, the heavy monsoons can cause flooding.North India Weather: Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi, Varanasi, Ranthambore National Park In Rajasthan, Agra and or Varanasi, the best time to travel is between October and the end of April. Temperatures in Delhi often reach 40ºC in May and June, and even soar as high as 45ºC the Thar desert of Rajasthan, so you may find the heat uncomfortable over this period. During July and August there are regular showers, clearing the air. In September, the weather is even better as the rain clears and the temperatures drop a little. North East India Weather: (Darjeeling, Sikkim) and North West India (Dharamsala, Manali, Ladakh): Both North East and North West India, get extremely cold in the winter, due to their high altitudes. This makes it important to plan your dates carefully if you are planning to trek in the Himalayan foothills. In the north west foothills, the rainy season runs from the beginning of July until the end of August, while in the north east, the rains begin in June and end in October. |
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Bombay and Goa Weather: This central/south west area of India is best visited between November and late May. It never becomes unbearably hot, but in June, July and August there are frequent heavy shower that can last for several hours at a time. However, between the downpours there will be dazzling sunshine. South India Weather (Kerala and Tamil Nadu): The climate in South India is tropical. In Kerala, temperatures remain at about 30ºC all year round. The monsoon hits Kerala in June and lasts until September, and the area is best visited between November and May. Tamil Nadu, in the South West, is the hottest area of the country (and the curries are hottest here too). Temperatures here hover at around 35ºC, increasing even further in May and June. The short but aggressive rainy season in Tamil Nadu runs from early October until early December. Maldives Weather: The weather in the Maldives is pretty fantastic all year round, with temperatures that average about 30ºC. It can rain at any time, although there’s always plenty of sunshine too. In September and October, the level of rainfall is slightly higher, while the driest period stretches from January to late April. |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Delhi Rajasthan Varanasi |
Lots of sun 20ºC |
Lots of sun 22ºC |
Lots of sun 28ºC |
Lots of sun 35ºC |
Lots of sun 39ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 39ºC |
Sun and rain 35ºC |
Sun and rain 33ºC |
Sun and rain 33ºC |
Lots of sun 32ºC |
Lots of sun 28ºC |
Lots of sun 22ºC |
| Sikkim Darjeeling | Lots of sun 9ºC |
Lots of sun 11ºC | Sun, occasional rain 15ºC |
Sun and rain 18ºC |
Sun and rain 19ºC | Heavy rain 19ºC |
Heavy rain 20ºC | Heavy rain 20ºC |
Heavy rain 20ºC |
Sun and rain 19ºC |
Lots of sun 15ºC |
Lots of sun 12ºC |
| Dharamsala Manali | Sun, occasional rain 6ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 7ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 10ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 13ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 16ºC |
Sun and rain 20ºC |
Heavy rain 14ºC |
Heavy rain 18ºC |
Sun, rain and clouds 17ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 14ºC |
Lots of sun 12ºC |
Lots of sun 8ºC |
| Bombay Goa |
Lots of sun 30ºC |
Lots of sun 30ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Lots of sun 32ºC | Lots of sun 32ºC | Heavy rain 30ºC |
Heavy rain 30ºC |
Heavy rain 29ºC | Sun and rain 30ºC |
Sun and rain 31ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC | Lots of sun 30ºC |
| Kerala (South East) |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Sun and occasional rain 31ºC |
Sun and rain 31ºC |
Heavy rain 29ºC |
Heavy rain 28ºC |
Heavy rain 28ºC |
Sun and rain 28ºC |
Sun and rain 29ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 30ºC |
Lots of sun 28ºC |
| Tamil Nadu (South West) | Lots of sun 29ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Lots of sun 33ºC |
Lots of sun 35ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 38ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 37ºC |
Sun and rain 35ºC |
Sun and rain 35ºC |
Sun and rain 34ºC |
Heavy rain 32ºC |
Heavy rain 29ºC |
Sun and rain 28ºC |
| Maldives | Lots of sun 30ºC |
Lots of sun 30ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Lots of sun 31ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 31ºC |
Sun and rain 30ºC |
Sun and rain 30ºC |
Sun and rain 30ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 30ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 30ºC |
Sun, occasional rain 30ºC |
Lots of sun 30ºC |
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