Weather in India

India's vast terrain provides various climatic conditions, ranging from snowfall in high mountainous regions to humid tropical coastal areas. Understanding the weather in India can help you plan your travels or relocation more effectively.

Two climatic subtypes prevail across India: a tropical climate bringing both wet and dry periods, and a tropical monsoon climate, particularly in the south, which has high humidity. The southern regions experience their mildest temperatures between January and September, while the months from March to August are more bearable in the northeast. 

The deserts of Rajasthan (west of Jodhpur) and the northwestern Indian Himalayan region are at their best during the monsoon season (July to September). The mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir should be visited over the summer months (May to September).

If you relocate to India, you will experience pleasant and warm weather from October to March when it is cool and dry. Depending on your location, however, the weather can be scorchingly hot during the summer months. It’s wise to make sure your accommodation has adequate air conditioning.