AI-generatedShillong at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 4,276 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,507 m
Climate in Shillong
Shillong has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August 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, Shillong is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:06–05:51 · evening 16:25–17:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:57–05:06 · evening 17:10–17:19
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 Shillong in October?
In October, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 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 Shillong.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:20 – 16:56
- UV index
- 8 · 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+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Shillong
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 4.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Shillong, 41 % 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 Shillong
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · 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 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Shillong: 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, Shillong has about 21 rainy days with 279 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Shillong
How breezy and how cloudy Shillong 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 Shillong typically peaks at 6 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 57 % of the sky over Shillong: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Shillong
How often the day gets hot in Shillong (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, Shillong has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shillong
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 (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 87 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 17° | 7° | 6.2 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 20° | 11° | 6.4 h | 17 | 130 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 21° | 14° | 5.3 h | 26 | 304 |
| MayMay | 55 | 22° | 16° | 4.5 h | 30 | 510 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 23° | 18° | 3.3 h | 30 | 825 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 23° | 19° | 2.6 h | 31 | 905 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 23° | 19° | 2.6 h | 31 | 743 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 23° | 18° | 3.3 h | 29 | 454 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 21° | 15° | 4.8 h | 21 | 279 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 19° | 10° | 6.0 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 17° | 7° | 6.0 h | 3 | 15 |
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
25.57° N, 91.88° E · 1,507 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Shillong
The best time to visit Shillong is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is July with 905 mm.
Shillong through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shillong in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Shillong in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Shillong in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Shillong in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shillong for you.
Your best months: November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shillong
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 Shillong: score 90 against 56. In December, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. December has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 90better |
| Day high | 21° | 17° |
| Night low | 15° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 279 mm | 15 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Shillong month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January16° · 6 h
In January, Shillong is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 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 Shillong.
Shillong in January83February17° · 6 h
In February, Shillong is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 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 Shillong.
Shillong in February64March20° · 6 h
In March, Shillong is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 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 Shillong.
Shillong in March58April21° · 5 h
In April, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 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 Shillong.
Shillong in April55May22° · 5 h
In May, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 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 Shillong.
Shillong in May51June23° · 3 h
In June, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 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 Shillong.
Shillong in June50July23° · 3 h
In July, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Shillong.
Shillong in July50August23° · 3 h
In August, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Shillong.
Shillong in August51September23° · 3 h
In September, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 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 Shillong.
Shillong in September56October21° · 5 h
In October, Shillong is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 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 Shillong.
Shillong in October86November19° · 6 h
In November, Shillong is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 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 Shillong.
Shillong in November90December17° · 6 h
In December, Shillong is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 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 Shillong.
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Shillong vs. Guwahati
In October Shillong has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs. 44). During the day Guwahati is 8 °C warmer than Shillong. Guwahati gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Shillong | Guwahati |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Shillong ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Hastinapur30°76
- 5Bareilly30°75
- 6Meerut31°75
- 7Ranchi27°74
- 8Gorakhpur30°73
- 27ShillongThis page21°56
Planning a trip to Shillong
Weather for your travel dates
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Shillong 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.
Shillong has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) 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
- 23 °C by day
- 2.6 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
- 21 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 16 °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
- 7,970 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.
Frequently asked questions about Shillong
When is the best time to visit Shillong?
The best time to visit Shillong 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 Shillong?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Shillong?
Rain is most 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 Shillong get?
Shillong 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 Shillong in?
Shillong uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shillong?
A nonstop flight from London to Shillong takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shillong?
Shillong has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) 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 89.
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