Best Time to Visit Shillong

Shillong has a pleasant weather and can be visited  through out the year. Here are some seasonal month breakouts through which you can plan your tour better

Summers in Shillong are quite cool and for most people in the plains... summers in Shillong will feel like early spring. Summers are also rainy and humid and the onset of monsoons is early though it usually does not arrive before May. Winters are cool and dry with clear skies and monsoons are very heavy.

In Shillong the monsoon begins quite early and stretches across September sometimes. As you may be knowing the wettest place in India - Mawsynram is quite near Shillong and it has a whooping annual average of 11,873 mm of rainfall. Cherapunjee (Sohra) is quite near too and it’s considered to be a place which sees rain the whole year through..

Shillong basically holds the reputation of being a year round tourist destination as each season has a unique kind of beauty and attractions to offer to tourists. The peak tourist season is the summer (April-May), spring (Feb-march) and winter (December- January) while November is also a popular month to plan a visit to Shillong.  The best season to visit Shillong depends upon what you wish to experience in the land of waterfall. 

For experiencing the loveliest (and driest) weather, visiting in Feb and March will be a good idea. For visiting natural reserves and sanctuaries and sightseeing summer visits would be ideal. Autumns are preferred because of the variety of festivals that happen around this time. 

For honeymoons and romantic holidays, December and January are the best times to visit and to see the city at her most glamorous…you must visit around Christmas- New Year. And if you really want to see waterfalls at their loveliest then brave it out and visit Shillong in the monsoons. 

Visiting Meghalaya in Summer

Tired of the scorching summer heat? Well, a visit to the Meghalaya state in the months between April and June is all that you need. If you wish to explore the hidden corners of this place, summer is an ideal time to visit Meghalaya. Though the afternoons can be sweltry, tourists can still get to enjoy some vibrant festivals during the summer season.

The 3-day Shad Suk Mynseim festival organized here in the months of April is something which cannot be missed. During this time, the Meghalaya region seems to be alive with vibrant traditions, music, rituals, and dance. 

While the entire country is burning in the scorching heat of the summer, Meghalaya welcomes the tourists with its cool breeze and panoramic surroundings.From enjoying the impeccable views of Mawlynnong village to visiting the living root bridges and waterfalls of Cherrapunjee, there are endless things one might indulge in on their Meghalaya visit.

The temperature of this place during the daytime in summers is 20 degrees which dip to 11 degrees during the night

Get the comfort of your home in the resorts of Cherrapunji and resorts of Shillong when you are in Meghalaya.

Visiting Meghalaya in Monsoon

Monsoon kickstarts in the month of June in the Meghalaya state and continues till October. This is the duration when the beauty of this place touches its peak. The state receives the heaviest rainfall during this season. Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram are considered as the 2 wettest cities in the world. 

While the state blooms with vibrant colors and beauty during the monsoon, it is advisable to avoid Meghalaya trip in this season. This is because of the heavy rains that the state receives in monsoon which will create hindrance in your way. 

However, if you just wish to spend some peaceful time amid the majestic hills, monsoon season is the idyllic time to plan your Meghalaya trip. This is also a perfect time for the photo fanatics and nature buffs who would wish to capture the charismatic beauty of Meghalaya during the rains. One can see a sharp drop in the hotel rates during this season.

With its impeccable beauty and pleasant climate, Meghalaya has emerged as the first choice of travel buffs. If you also want to bask in the charm of this place, choose an ideal time and set out on an alluring journey ahead.

 The temperature at night falls around 10°C , the daytime average temperature is 17°C

Visiting Meghalaya in Winter

Thought the autumn season in this state begins from October, December to February months are the winter season in Meghalaya. If you love the view of fog amid scenic surroundings, you certainly should undertake a winter season trip to the state. 

Whether you want to go sightseeing or indulge in adventure sports, Meghalaya has it all to quench your wanderlust. Some of the most popular attractions which you can visit here in the winter season include East Garo, Jowai, Nongpoh, Cherrapunjee, and Shillong.

Balpakram National Park, Laitlum Canyon, and Lalong Park are some other tourist spots which deserve a mention in your travel diaries. The state also witnesses several festivals throughout the year among which the autumn festival is the most popular. 

The festival is celebrated during the months of October and November in Shillong and it attracts a large number of travelers with its variety of programs such as Music Festivals, Fishing Competition, Flower Shows, Food Festivals, and Beauty pageants. 

The popular Ranikor festival is also celebrated in the same month and it amuses the travelers with umpteen of activities like Beach volleyball, music shows, and kite flying.
The day-time temperature remains somewhere around 15 degrees and the night time temperature dips as low as 3 degrees in the winter months. 

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