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India has hot tropical weather with variations occurring region
to region. While the coolest months are from November to
mid-March, hottest are from April to June. From mid-July to
September one can experience Monsoon rains. Winters in India are
pleasant with plenty of sunny days. Most of the North India
remains dry, dusty, and unpleasant during the summer months. For
a tourist, India provides ample opportunities to participate in
diverse activities in different parts of the country. You can
explore India in all the seasons, but you will have to be
selective about the destinations.
Weather and Climatic Conditions in
Different Regions of India
Northern Plains
Northern Plains of India, to the north of River Ganga, has the
extreme climate. Summers are hot, humid, and extremely harsh. Do
not forget to carry with you light cottons for this season. From
July to September, Monsoon brings with it most of the rain
received in this region. Winters are the most favoured season to
visit North India, but the travellers are expected to bring with
them woollens, as nights can be freezing cold.
Western Himalayas
The summers are the best time to explore Western Himalayas, as
the climate remains pleasant with slightly cold evenings and
plenty of sunny days. For the adventure lovers, Western
Himalayas is the best bait with plenty of trekking, hiking,
white water rafting, and mountaineering options during the
summers. Heavy snowfall and steep fall in temperature, makes
many areas in the region inaccessible during the winters. But,
one can enjoy the winter sports like skiing in destinations like
Kullu, Manali, and Kufri.
Central India
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the two Central Indian states,
escape very worst of hot season but monsoons are heavy between
July and September. Temperatures fall at night during winter.
For clothing, bring lightweights most of the year with warmer
clothes during evenings particularly in winter. Waterproofing
during monsoon rains is essential.
Western India
The most comfortable months are from November to February;
although evenings can be cold. Summer can be extremely hot with
monsoon rainfall between mid-June and mid-September. Lightweight
cottons and linen is required most of the year with warmer
clothes for cooler winter and waterproofing essential in
monsoon.
Southwest India
The most pleasant weather is from November to March. Monsoon
rains between late April and July. Summer temperatures hot as
high as Northern India although humidity is extreme. Cooling
breezes on coast. Inland, Mysore and Bijapur have pleasant
climates with relatively low rainfall.
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