Best Time to Visit India
India โ 2026 Season Guide
Season Overview
Winter (Peak)
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Best overall โ comfortable weather, Diwali to Holi festival season.
Summer
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Hill stations (Shimla, Darjeeling) are pleasant; plains are scorching.
Monsoon
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Kerala and Rajasthan still viable. Dramatic scenery, Onam festival.
Month-by-Month Conditions
| Month | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Temp | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan* | โ high | high | 8โ22ยฐC | Winter | |
| Feb* | โ high | high | 10โ25ยฐC | Winter | |
| Mar | โ high | high | 15โ30ยฐC | Spring | |
| Apr | โ medium | medium | 22โ38ยฐC | Pre-Monsoon | |
| May | โ low | low | 26โ40ยฐC | Pre-Monsoon | |
| Jun | โ low | low | 26โ38ยฐC | Monsoon | |
| Jul | โ low | low | 25โ35ยฐC | Monsoon | |
| Aug | โ low | low | 25โ34ยฐC | Monsoon | |
| Sep | โ low | low | 24โ33ยฐC | Late Monsoon | |
| Oct | โ medium | medium | 20โ32ยฐC | Post-Monsoon | |
| Nov* | โ high | high | 14โ28ยฐC | Winter | |
| Dec* | โ high | high | 8โ24ยฐC | Winter |
* Best months to visit
Month-by-Month Guide
Republic Day, pleasant weather
Ideal for Rajasthan, Goa beaches
Holi Festival of Colors
Heating up, hill stations popular
Peak heat, pre-monsoon
Monsoon arrives in Kerala
Full monsoon, green landscapes
Independence Day, Janmashtami
Ganesh Chaturthi, rains easing
Dussehra/Navratri, monsoon retreats
Diwali, season begins
Peak tourism, Christmas in Goa
Festivals During Peak Season
Plan from Your Country
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See which of your holidays align with the best months to visit India.
IraqYour holidays in January (New Year's Day, Army Day) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
TibetYour holidays in February (Losar (Tibetan New Year)) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
SyriaYour holidays in January (New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
TurkeyYour holidays in January (New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
SudanYour holidays in January (Independence Day, Coptic Christmas) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
EthiopiaYour holidays in January (Timkat (Epiphany), Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
VietnamYour holidays in January (New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
YemenYour holidays in November (November 30 Independence Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
MongoliaYour holidays in January (Constitution Day, New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
MalaysiaYour holidays in February (Chinese New Year, Isra Mi'raj, Thaipusam) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
United Arab EmiratesYour holidays in December (National Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
IndonesiaYour holidays in February (Isra Mi'raj, Chinese New Year) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
PhilippinesYour holidays in December (Last Day of The Year, Rizal Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, Feast of the Immaculate Conception) align with India's Winter. 6 long weekend(s) available.
LaosYour holidays in January (Army Day, New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
MyanmarYour holidays in November (National Day, Full Moon of Tazaungdaing) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
SingaporeYour holidays in January (New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 1 long weekend(s) available.
ThailandYour holidays in January (New Year's Day) align with India's Winter. 2 long weekend(s) available.
Plan Your Trip to India
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit India in 2026?
- The best time to visit India is from November to February (winter), when weather is cool and pleasant across most of the country. October to March works well for Rajasthan, Kerala, and Goa.
- When is monsoon season in India?
- The Indian monsoon typically runs from July to September, bringing heavy rainfall. The southwest monsoon hits Kerala first (June) and moves north. The northeast monsoon brings rain to Tamil Nadu from October to December.
- What are the major festivals in India?
- India's major festivals include Diwali (October/November), Holi (March), Durga Puja (October), Ganesh Chaturthi (September), and Navratri (October). Festival dates vary yearly as most follow the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Is November peak season in India?
- November has high crowds and high prices. Weather score: 5/5. Excellent โ best month for most of India.
- Which countries have holidays during India's best season?
- Travelers from Iraq, Tibet, Syria, Turkey, Sudan, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Yemen have public holidays that overlap with the best months to visit India.