Climate of Meghalaya, India
Area-weighted average across Meghalaya. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Meghalaya, a subdivision of India, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 14.6°C / 58.3°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in August, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 996 mm / 39.2 in depending on the season (4041 mm / 159.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6°C58.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.7°C62.1°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.5°C68.9°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| April | 23°C73.4°F | 245 mm9.6″ | — |
| May | 23.7°C74.7°F | 463 mm18.2″ | — |
| June | 24.4°C75.9°F | 841 mm33.1″ | — |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 996 mm39.2″ | — |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 655 mm25.8″ | — |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 458 mm18″ | — |
| October | 22.7°C72.9°F | 219 mm8.6″ | — |
| November | 19.3°C66.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.9°C60.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Meghalaya?
The best months to visit Meghalaya, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Meghalaya?
Meghalaya, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.6°C / 58.3°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 4041 mm / 159.1 in, with the wettest month being July (996 mm / 39.2 in) and the driest December (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Meghalaya?
The hottest month in Meghalaya is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Meghalaya?
The coldest month in Meghalaya is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.6°C / 58.3°F.
When does it rain most in Meghalaya?
The wettest month in Meghalaya is July, averaging about 996 mm / 39.2 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.