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Best Time to Visit India

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & dry
Temperature15–35°C
CrowdsHigh
PricesBudget

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprGood
MayAvoid
JunAvoid
JulAvoid
AugAvoid
SepAvoid
OctGood
NovBest
DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryNovemberDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

MarchAprilOctober

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

November–February: cool and dry across Rajasthan, the Golden Triangle and Goa.

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