AI-generatedCherrapunji at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Oct · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 4,276 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,505 m
Climate in Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. October is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Cherrapunji is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cherrapunji
The best time to visit Cherrapunji is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from April to October; the wettest month is July with 905 mm.
Cherrapunji through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cherrapunji in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Cherrapunji in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–23 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Cherrapunji in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Cherrapunji in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:2116:57
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:07–05:51 · evening 16:26–17:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:58–05:07 · evening 17:11–17:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cherrapunji compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cherrapunji in October?
In October, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 279 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:21 – 16:57
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cherrapunji
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Cherrapunji: score 90 against 56. In December, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. December has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 279 mm | 15 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cherrapunji month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January16° · 6.0 h
In January, Cherrapunji is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in January83February18° · 6.2 h
In February, Cherrapunji is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in February64March20° · 6.4 h
In March, Cherrapunji is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in March58April22° · 5.3 h
In April, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 304 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in April55May22° · 4.5 h
In May, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 510 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in May51June22° · 3.3 h
In June, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 825 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in June50July22° · 2.6 h
In July, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 905 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in July50August23° · 2.7 h
In August, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 743 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in August51September23° · 3.3 h
In September, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 454 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in September56October23° · 4.7 h
In October, Cherrapunji is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 279 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in October86November21° · 6.0 h
In November, Cherrapunji is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in November90December18° · 6.0 h
In December, Cherrapunji is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cherrapunji.
Cherrapunji in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cherrapunji
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 121 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 18° | 8° | 6.2 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 20° | 11° | 6.4 h | 17 | 130 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 22° | 13° | 5.3 h | 26 | 304 |
| MayMay | 55 | 22° | 15° | 4.5 h | 30 | 510 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 22° | 17° | 3.3 h | 30 | 825 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 22° | 17° | 2.6 h | 31 | 905 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 23° | 17° | 2.7 h | 31 | 743 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 23° | 17° | 3.3 h | 29 | 454 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 23° | 14° | 4.7 h | 21 | 279 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 21° | 10° | 6.0 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 18° | 7° | 6.0 h | 3 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.30° N, 91.70° E · 1,505 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Cherrapunji
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Cherrapunji, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Cherrapunji: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cherrapunji has about 21 rainy days with 279 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cherrapunji
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Cherrapunji
How breezy and how cloudy Cherrapunji is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cherrapunji typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Cherrapunji: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Cherrapunji
How often the day gets hot in Cherrapunji (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cherrapunji has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Cherrapunji
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Cherrapunji in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cherrapunji has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,980 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Cherrapunji vs Shillong
In October the holiday weather in Cherrapunji and Shillong is about equally good (score 56 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Shillong as in Cherrapunji.
| in October | Cherrapunji | Shillong |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Cherrapunji
When is the best time to visit Cherrapunji?
The best time to visit Cherrapunji is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cherrapunji?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Cherrapunji?
Rain is frequent from April to October; the wettest month is July with 905 mm. The driest month is December with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cherrapunji get?
Cherrapunji gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.4 hours a day; in July there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Cherrapunji in?
Cherrapunji is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cherrapunji?
A nonstop flight from London to Cherrapunji takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,980 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cherrapunji?
Cherrapunji has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 54, summer holidays 50, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 90.