AI-generatedMahabaleshwar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 3,335 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 280 m
Climate in Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Mahabaleshwar is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:2918:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:16–06:58 · evening 17:46–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:16 · evening 18:28–18:37
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.
What is the weather like in Mahabaleshwar in October?
In October, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:29 – 18:15
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %15 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mahabaleshwar
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 6.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Mahabaleshwar, 51 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Mahabaleshwar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Mahabaleshwar: 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, Mahabaleshwar has about 16 rainy days with 164 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mahabaleshwar
How breezy and how cloudy Mahabaleshwar 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 Mahabaleshwar typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Mahabaleshwar: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 and humidity in Mahabaleshwar
How often the day gets hot in Mahabaleshwar (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, Mahabaleshwar has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mahabaleshwar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in May (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 222 days a year, mostly from April to November.
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 | 68 | 31° | 18° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 33° | 19° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 35° | 21° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 36° | 23° | 8.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 40 | 34° | 24° | 7.5 h | 8 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 28° | 24° | 3.6 h | 27 | 644 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 26° | 23° | 2.9 h | 31 | 1,160 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 26° | 23° | 3.5 h | 31 | 834 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 27° | 22° | 4.3 h | 26 | 422 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 31° | 22° | 6.0 h | 16 | 164 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 32° | 20° | 7.4 h | 4 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 31° | 19° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
17.56° N, 73.40° E · 280 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar
The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is from November to January. From February to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 1,160 mm.
Mahabaleshwar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahabaleshwar in the dry season
Nov – May
Fair
- 31–36 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Mahabaleshwar in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 131 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mahabaleshwar for you.
Your best months: January, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mahabaleshwar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Mahabaleshwar: score 68 against 39. Daytime highs are about the same. January has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 68better |
| Day high | 31° | 31° |
| Night low | 22° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 164 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Mahabaleshwar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January31° · 9 h
In January, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in January55February33° · 9 h
In February, Mahabaleshwar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in February49March35° · 9 h
In March, Mahabaleshwar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in March49April36° · 9 h
In April, Mahabaleshwar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in April40May34° · 8 h
In May, Mahabaleshwar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in May43June28° · 4 h
In June, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 644 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in June50July26° · 3 h
In July, Mahabaleshwar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 1,160 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in July52August26° · 4 h
In August, Mahabaleshwar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 834 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in August51September27° · 4 h
In September, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 422 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in September39October31° · 6 h
In October, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in October60November32° · 7 h
In November, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar in November66December31° · 8 h
In December, Mahabaleshwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mahabaleshwar.
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Mahabaleshwar vs. Pune
In October Pune has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 39). During the day Pune is 1 °C cooler than Mahabaleshwar.
| in October | Mahabaleshwar | Pune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Mahabaleshwar ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Indore31°69
- 6Ujjain31°69
- 7Gokarna30°29°68
- 8Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 28MahabaleshwarThis page31°39
Planning a trip to Mahabaleshwar
Weather for your travel dates
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Mahabaleshwar 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.
Mahabaleshwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during October half-term (score 39).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,380 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.
Storm season
Mahabaleshwar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Mahabaleshwar
When is the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar?
The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mahabaleshwar?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahabaleshwar?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 1,160 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahabaleshwar get?
Mahabaleshwar gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.8 hours a day; in July there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahabaleshwar in?
Mahabaleshwar uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mahabaleshwar?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahabaleshwar takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,380 km.
When is cyclone season in Mahabaleshwar?
Mahabaleshwar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Mahabaleshwar?
Mahabaleshwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during October half-term (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 41, Summer holidays 51, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 67.
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