When is The Best Time to Visit India?
Posted by Make You travel on December 1st, 2016
If you like a warm and sunny weather, the Best Time to Visit India is October to February. February until May is lovely and a lot more humid, especially in the South. During February and March, October and November Delhi and Golden Triangle are visited for tolerable temperatures. But at popular sites only you will see the crowd. From April to June the weather is scorching. When the monsoon rains come in July, the whole place is weeping with relief, which lasts through August and September. In December and January, you can expect foggy weather. Here is your guide to what to expect, where and when.
Rajasthan and Central India-
The temperature in Rajasthan is similar to nearby Delhi and Agra. It’s a tropical desert. In Udaipur, the temperature in summer is cooler than compared to the arid West region. In Jaisalmer, there is very less humidity and rainfall, whereas, in the East, the climate is sub-tropical. The rainy season in Rajasthan is from July to August. January held’s a lot of celebrations in Rajasthan, from the Bikaner Camel Festival, The Jaipur Literary Festival to the countrywide celebrations for Republic Day on 26th January. Every October the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is held in Jodhpur, along with traditional dancers, musicians and artists all over the state.
Mumbai-
Mumbai is known as a monsoonal destination. The perfect time to visit this city is from October to May. The rain falls from June to September. There are fairly stable temperatures throughout the year. The festival of lights, Diwali is a splendid affair always which falls in either October or November.
The Himalayas-
The Himalayan foothill which includes Darjeeling and Shimla consists of distinct seasons though travel is possible year-round. The coldest months there are December and January. The temperatures in Darjeeling drop to freezing in the night whereas Shimla is a few degrees warmer the year around. Monsoon occurs in both the areas. In Darjeeling, it rains heavily from June to September and in Shimla, the wet season is shorter from July to August. The heaviest snow there is from December to February.
Kolkata-
Kolkata has a fairly warm weather year round along with a distinct wet and dry season. It starts to heat up from February till April with June, the marking point of the hottest season. As the rainy season approaches, humidity rises. Heavy rainfall can be expected from June to September. Kolkata is famous for its Durga Puja festival.
Goa-
If anytime you are planning to visit India for its beaches, you need to visit Goa definitely. Goa has a pleasant temperature year-round. The temperature here drops from December to February and rises from April to May. The monsoon is expected from June to September.
Kerala-
As Kerala falls in the southern part of India and it is closest to the equator, the temperature here is hot year round. The hottest months are May and June. The rain falls from June to August. In Kerala’s Western Ghats if you want to go for hiking, you need to plan your trip outside the monsoon peak in July and August. During this time the houseboats are also not rented. For hiking holidays the month of March is perfect.
Delhi and Agra-
Winter is the best time to go to Delhi, from October to March because it's dry and the temperatures are moderate. From November to February nights can be chilly there. The monsoon season is from July to September. If you are looking for the best time to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, then it may vary according to the season you visit. Don’t visit the Taj Mahal on Friday’s as its closed. Sometimes fog can obscure your view in early mornings if you’re travelling between November to February. The best time to go is around sunrise for the rest of the year as there will be few tourists and the midday heat is yet to set in.
You just can’t generalise about anything when you are Travelling to India, certainly not the weather. You can bask on the beaches of Kerala in December, burn at the Taj Mahal, or head into the mountains of Ladakh where temperatures are plummeting into the minus teens. It’s all up to you, what you choose.
