Which is the hottest month in Shillong?

The hottest time of year in Shillong is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Shillong?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Shillong with 1159mm on average. There are normally 20 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Shillong?

The sunniest time of year in Shillong is normally December with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Shillong

Q: When is the best time to visit Shillong?

The best time to visit Shillong is March, April and October based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Shillong?

The best time to visit Shillong is March, April and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
64
Feb
72
Mar
75
Apr
75
May
75
Jun
75
Jul
77
Aug
75
Sep
73
Oct
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Nov
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
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Mar
7
Apr
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Oct
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The weather guide for India (Shillong) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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