Climate Insights for Cherrapunji

The climate in Cherrapunji is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 4762mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1110mm of rainfall. Cherrapunji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Cherrapunji sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cherrapunji is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 397mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1110mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16mm. That's 1093mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cherrapunji is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Cherrapunji, which began on June 21, 2026. Cherrapunji is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Cherrapunji is during February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cherrapunji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.