Climate of India

India has a very diverse climatic condition and weather. The climate of India varies from one region to another. Both winters and summers had its extremes in the climate of India.

In general the climate of India is a temperate one. However, there are 8 different climatic zones in the continent of Asia. The monsoon season is the most common of these but sometimes it varies by some days or months. Some regions in India have hot tropical weather while some parts have heavy monsoons. There are various other seasons that follow suit. There are conventionally 6 seasons considered as the usual Indian seasons, these are named as the spring, summer, monsoons, early autumn, late autumn, and winter.

India lies to the north of Equator, so the southern part of India is usually much warmer than the rest of India. Also, water bodies flank India on three sides thus giving the peninsular region a maritime climate.

The climate of India is different in all the different regions in the country. Make a note of the best time to visit your dream destination.

Western Himalayas: Srinagar is best from March to October; July to August can be unpleasant; cold and damp in winter. Places like Gulmarg, Manali and Pahalgam are usually under several feet of snow from December to March and temperatures in Ladakh can be extremely cold. The mountain passes of Ladakh are accessible from July to October.

Northern Plains: This extreme climate is typically warm inland from April to mid-June, falling to almost freezing at night in winter between November and February. Summers are hot with monsoons between June and September.

Central India: Madhya Pradesh state escapes the very worst of the hot season, but monsoons are heavy between July and September. Temperatures fall at night in winter.

Western India: November to February is most comfortable, although evenings can be fairly cold. Summers can be extremely hot with monsoon rainfall between mid June and mid September.

Southwest: The most pleasant weather is from November to March. Monsoon rains fall anywhere between late April and July. Summer temperatures not as high as Northern India, although the humidity is extreme. The coast benefits from some cooling breezes. Inland, Mysore and Bijapur have pleasant climates with relatively low rainfall.

Southeast: Tamil Nadu experiences a northeast monsoon between October and December and temperatures and humidity are high all year. The hills can be cold in winter.

Northeast: March to June and September to November are the driest and most pleasant periods. The rest of the year has extremely heavy monsoon rainfall.

All the weathers of Climate of India have its own charm which entices you and assures to give you a perfect vacation any time of the year.