Plan Your Journey Best time to go India is a subcontinent of seasons — from Himalayan snows to tropical monsoons. Here's when each region shines, when to go if you must, and when to stay away.
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Golden Triangle Delhi · Agra · Jaipur
BestGolden Triangle · January Best Crisp mornings, cool evenings — prime sightseeing. BestGolden Triangle · February Best Clear skies, still cool — Taj at its best. BestGolden Triangle · March Best Warm days, Holi festival — shoulder magic. GoodGolden Triangle · April Good Heat builds past 35°C — early starts only. Do not goGolden Triangle · May Do not go Punishing 40°C+ heat, hazy monuments. Do not goGolden Triangle · June Do not go Pre-monsoon humidity, dust storms in Delhi. Do not goGolden Triangle · July Do not go Heavy rains, muggy — outdoor days limited. Do not goGolden Triangle · August Do not go Monsoon peaks, waterlogging in cities. GoodGolden Triangle · September Good Rains taper, humidity lingers. BestGolden Triangle · October Best Fresh post-monsoon light, Diwali season. BestGolden Triangle · November Best Golden light, cool, dry — peak of peak. BestGolden Triangle · December Best Fog possible near Delhi but dry and clear. Rajasthan Desert forts & palaces
BestRajasthan · January Best Cool desert nights, brilliant blue skies. BestRajasthan · February Best Jaisalmer Desert Festival — perfect weather. BestRajasthan · March Best Warming fast but still comfortable. GoodRajasthan · April Good Desert heat rises above 38°C. Do not goRajasthan · May Do not go 45°C+ in Jaisalmer — travel not advised. Do not goRajasthan · June Do not go Extreme heat, pre-monsoon dust. Do not goRajasthan · July Do not go Some rain relief but sticky in the east. Do not goRajasthan · August Do not go Monsoon light, greener Aravallis. GoodRajasthan · September Good Rains ease, humidity drops. BestRajasthan · October Best Palace hotels reopen at full pace. BestRajasthan · November Best Pushkar Camel Fair, ideal desert nights. BestRajasthan · December Best Christmas high season, chilly at dawn. Kerala & the South Backwaters & Malabar coast
BestKerala & the South · January Best Warm, dry — houseboats at their best. BestKerala & the South · February Best Peak backwater season, calm seas. GoodKerala & the South · March Good Warming, still lovely for beaches. GoodKerala & the South · April Good Humidity climbs, brief pre-monsoon showers. Do not goKerala & the South · May Do not go Southwest monsoon arrives late May. Do not goKerala & the South · June Do not go Heavy rain, dramatic but wet. Do not goKerala & the South · July Do not go Monsoon peaks — Ayurveda season only. GoodKerala & the South · August Good Onam festival amid the rains. BestKerala & the South · September Best Rains recede, greenery is unmatched. BestKerala & the South · October Best Skies clearing, coast reopens. BestKerala & the South · November Best Dry, warm days — prime houseboat window. BestKerala & the South · December Best Christmas on the Malabar coast, ideal. Himalayas & Ladakh High passes & mountain valleys
Do not goHimalayas & Ladakh · January Do not go Deep snow, most passes closed. Do not goHimalayas & Ladakh · February Do not go Winter still holds — Ladakh inaccessible. Do not goHimalayas & Ladakh · March Do not go Snow lingers above 3,000 m. GoodHimalayas & Ladakh · April Good Lower foothills open — Shimla, Mussoorie. BestHimalayas & Ladakh · May Best Ladakh road opens, rhododendrons bloom. BestHimalayas & Ladakh · June Best Prime trekking, long daylight hours. BestHimalayas & Ladakh · July Best Peak Ladakh season, monsoon-shadow desert. BestHimalayas & Ladakh · August Best Ladakh dry, Himachal sees monsoon rain. BestHimalayas & Ladakh · September Best Clear skies return, cool nights. GoodHimalayas & Ladakh · October Good Autumn colour, crisp air, short window. Do not goHimalayas & Ladakh · November Do not go Passes begin to close with early snow. Do not goHimalayas & Ladakh · December Do not go Deep winter sets in above 2,500 m. Goa & the West Coast Beaches & Konkan shore
BestGoa & the West Coast · January Best Sunny, dry, warm sea — peak beach days. BestGoa & the West Coast · February Best Carnival season, gentle breezes. BestGoa & the West Coast · March Best Warming up, holi on the beach. GoodGoa & the West Coast · April Good Humidity rises, crowds thin. Do not goGoa & the West Coast · May Do not go Pre-monsoon storms roll in. Do not goGoa & the West Coast · June Do not go Monsoon arrives — most shacks close. Do not goGoa & the West Coast · July Do not go Heavy rain, lush interior but wet coast. Do not goGoa & the West Coast · August Do not go Rains persist, dramatic surf. GoodGoa & the West Coast · September Good Rains ease, shacks reopen late month. BestGoa & the West Coast · October Best Warm, mostly dry — shoulder value. BestGoa & the West Coast · November Best High season begins, Sunburn festival era. BestGoa & the West Coast · December Best Christmas & New Year peak — book early. Andaman Islands Tropical islands & coral reefs
BestAndaman Islands · January Best Cool, dry, calm seas — prime diving & beaches. BestAndaman Islands · February Best Perfect weather, underwater visibility excellent. BestAndaman Islands · March Best Warm, dry, ideal for Havelock and Neil islands. BestAndaman Islands · April Best Hotter but still great, fewer crowds. GoodAndaman Islands · May Good Pre-monsoon heat and humidity build. GoodAndaman Islands · June Good Southwest monsoon arrives — rough seas, ferries limited. Do not goAndaman Islands · July Do not go Heavy rain, strong winds, many activities shut. Do not goAndaman Islands · August Do not go Peak monsoon, sea swimming unsafe. Do not goAndaman Islands · September Do not go Monsoon lingers; some lodges reopen late month. Do not goAndaman Islands · October Do not go Post-monsoon — greener islands, seas calming. GoodAndaman Islands · November Good Good shoulder season, clear skies returning. BestAndaman Islands · December Best Peak season begins — dry, sunny, calm seas. Wildlife Parks Ranthambore · Kanha · Bandhavgarh
GoodWildlife Parks · January Good Cool mornings — leopards and birdlife. BestWildlife Parks · February Best Comfortable safaris, good sightings. BestWildlife Parks · March Best Prime tiger tracking as forests dry. BestWildlife Parks · April Best Hot but excellent — animals at waterholes. BestWildlife Parks · May Best Peak tiger sightings, very hot afternoons. GoodWildlife Parks · June Good Final safaris before closures. Park closedWildlife Parks · July Park closed Core zones closed for monsoon. Park closedWildlife Parks · August Park closed Parks closed — buffer zones only. Park closedWildlife Parks · September Park closed Most parks still closed for breeding. GoodWildlife Parks · October Good Parks reopen mid-October — lush forests. BestWildlife Parks · November Best Excellent light, cool mornings, active game. BestWildlife Parks · December Best Cool, dry — Christmas safari season.
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The southwest monsoon (roughly June–September) shapes almost every trip. Tiger reserves close during this window; the Himalayas and Ladakh come alive in it.
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