Meghalaya
India · South Asia
The best time to visit Meghalaya is January–May and September–December, when it is at its strongest for hiking and nature & wildlife. Comfortable daytime temperatures and low rainfall create excellent conditions for caving, hiking living root bridges, and sightseeing.
Plan a trip to MeghalayaMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | 15°C · 3 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Crisp, dry winter weather provides perfect visibility for trekking and visiting the crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki. Nights can drop near freezing in high-elevation areas. |
| February | 9/10 | 16°C · 7 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Comfortable daytime temperatures and low rainfall create excellent conditions for caving, hiking living root bridges, and sightseeing. |
| March | 8/10 | 19°C · 10 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Spring brings pleasant warmth and blooming flora across the plateau, though light pre-monsoon showers begin late in the month. |
| April | 8/10 | 21°C · 20 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. Rainfall picks up substantially with around twenty wet days, revitalizing waterfalls while making forest trails slippery. |
| May | 8/10 | 21°C · 28 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Heavy pre-monsoon showers bring lush green scenery, but frequent rainfall frequently disrupts outdoor hikes and road travel. |
| June | 7/10 | 22°C · 29 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. Peak monsoon unleashes torrential downpours and dense fog across Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, causing roaring waterfalls alongside high landslide risks. |
| July | 7/10 | 22°C · 30 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. The wettest month features near-constant rain, keeping tourist crowds away while appealing to extreme monsoon and waterfall chasers. |
| August | 7/10 | 23°C · 29 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. Incessant monsoon rains continue to saturate trails and plateau roads, making trekking hazardous and visibility low. |
| September | 8/10 | 22°C · 29 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Monsoon downpours begin tapering off toward late September, revealing emerald-green valleys and powerful waterfalls. |
| October | 9/10 | 21°C · 18 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Clear skies return as rainfall drops significantly, making it one of the most scenic times to witness lush landscapes and flowing falls. |
| November | 9/10 | 19°C · 3 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Dry, sunny weather coincides with the annual Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival and major indigenous festivals like Wangala, drawing large crowds. |
| December | 9/10 | 16°C · 2 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, Road trips, Nature & wildlife. Dry and chilly winter days create optimal conditions for Dawki boating and canyon trekking, accompanied by vibrant Christmas celebrations in Shillong. |
Getting in
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