Best Time To Visit India, When to go to India Best time to go to India

Best Time To Visit  India, When to go to India  Best time to go to India

India is the seventh largest country in the world and as such the climate in one part of the country can differ significantly from another. Broadly speaking, the best time to visit India is during its winter season, from October to March, when the weather is very pleasant in most parts of the country. The months of September and April, with warm days and cool evenings, are also a comfortable time to travel.

A major attraction for visitors is India’s colourful fairs and festivals, most of which take place during this period. Popular Hindu festivals such as Dussehra and Diwali take place in October or November, while the Pushkar fair in Rajasthan in November also attracts a lot of visitors from around the globe. The festival of colours, Holi, takes place in March and is best celebrated in Jaipur or Jodhpur.

Summer is at its peak in India from May to June when most of India experiences very high temperatures. This is the time to escape into one of the many picturesque hill stations. In some of these cool retreats, adventure sports such as trekking, paragliding and angling are available. As summer is considered the lean season for tourism, most services are available at attractive prices.

Monsoons arrive in late June and cool down the Indian sub-continent. The monsoon period usually runs through to August. However, the south-eastern region receives most of its rainfall between mid-October and late December while other areas of India such as Ladakh, the highest desert in the world, and the neighbouring Himachal Pradesh remain dry which opens up trekking opportunities for visitors.

North India is (i.e. Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan etc) - Oct to March (10 C - 28 C)
South India is (i.e. Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telugana and Karnataka etc) - Oct to April (22 C - 32 C)

Himalayas, Apr-June & Sept - Mid November is the best time to trek (July - August is monsoons)
How about May-Sept?
 

Non-touristy months, significantly lower number of tourists

North India - can be very hot (35 C - 40 C)
South India (25 C - 35C), Plus rains, the countryside is the prettiest during this time of the year
Himalayas - April, May, June, September & October are the best months to trek