When is the best time to visit India?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Agra (Taj Mahal): February & November; Amber Fort: February & November; Amritsar: March & February; Bengaluru: January & February; Chennai: April & March; Darjeeling: February & November.

Which month is best overall in India?

Averaged across our 34 destinations in India, the strongest months are February, March, November. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in India does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 34 destinations in India: Agra (Taj Mahal), Amber Fort, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Darjeeling, Delhi, Ellora Caves, Goa, Golden Temple, +24 more.

How are the India travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit India: Weather by Month

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About India

India covers a subcontinent, from Himalayan peaks and northern plains to deserts, tropical coasts and island groups in the south. Rajasthan's forts and cities, the Himalaya around Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, and the southern temples and Kerala backwaters give it range. The cooler months from October to March are the most comfortable across most of the country, while the monsoon arrives on different dates in different regions.

Did you know?

India has more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the Taj Mahal and Hampi to the mountain railways of Darjeeling and Nilgiri.
India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses and spices, and one of the largest producers of rice, wheat and tea.
Indian Railways is one of the world's largest employers, running more than 13,000 passenger trains a day across the subcontinent.

Weather

India: weather by month

Warmest month: June (36°C). Wettest: September (225 mm). Best overall score: February (9.3/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	12°C	35 mm	2	7.8/10
February	17°C	17 mm	15	9.3/10
March	24°C	29 mm	24	9.1/10
April	30°C	8 mm	30	6.1/10
May	34°C	37 mm	31	6.0/10
June	36°C	73 mm	26	5.4/10
July	32°C	220 mm	18	3.2/10
August	30°C	139 mm	19	3.8/10
September	29°C	225 mm	17	3.3/10
October	25°C	47 mm	18	8.0/10
November	20°C	3 mm	8	8.8/10
December	15°C	6 mm	6	8.6/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are February, March, November: February peaks at 9.3/10, while July drops to 3.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 17°C and 17 mm of rain shape a typical February here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Book early for February, the busiest stretch; October is the value window at 8.0/10.

Things to do in India

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit India?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Agra (Taj Mahal): February & November; Amber Fort: February & November; Amritsar: March & February; Bengaluru: January & February; Chennai: April & March; Darjeeling: February & November.
Which month is best overall in India?: Averaged across our 34 destinations in India, the strongest months are February, March, November. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in India does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 34 destinations in India: Agra (Taj Mahal), Amber Fort, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Darjeeling, Delhi, Ellora Caves, Goa, Golden Temple, +24 more.
How are the India travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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