Weather in India

Darjeeling is located at 2042m in the foothills of the Indian Himalaya. The average temperature ranges from 6°C in January to 18°C in July, with the monsoonal rains falling from June–September.

Most people prefer to travel to Darjeeling during the colder months from October to December but April to June is also a popular time to visit as the weather is quite mild and allows you to soak up as much of this region's beautiful natural landscape. 

Delhi’s average temperature ranges from 14°C in January to 34°C in June. Though the rainfall isn’t as intense here as in other regions, the wettest month is August with an average of 246 mm of rain.

Most travellers opt to visit Delhi in the shoulder seasons from March to May and from September to November to avoid the extreme cold of Winter and the scorching temperatures of summer. Air pollution is also a concern in Delhi, especially in the winter; however, summer is also starting to see unhealthy levels of air quality so keep that in mind when booking your trip.

The temperature in Goa remains high throughout the year with the most hours of sunshine in January and February, though Nov/Dec and Mar/Apr also experience sunny conditions. The monsoon brings rainfall from May to October, which is at its heaviest between June and August.

While summer is the most popular time to travel to most countries around the world, winter is actually the best time to visit this coastal destination as humidity levels are low, temperatures are moderate, weather conditions are sunny and chances of rainfall are practically nonexistent. 

Mumbai is hot all year, with the temperature hitting 30°C even in the middle of winter. The average temperature ranges from 17°C in January to 33°C in May, though it can get much hotter than this. The monsoonal rains are intense from June through until early October, and this period sees minimal sunshine too, though travellers can expect sunny skies from November until May.

However, with the beginning of the monsoon season, humidity levels spike, making it hard to enjoy the city's beautiful architecture and vibrant markets. If you want to avoid as much of the heat and humidity as possible, try travelling to Mumbai in winter or during shoulder seasons. 

Rajasthan is fairly dry compared to the rest of India, with most of the rain falling in July and August (an average of 120–145 mm per month). The winter sees cool nights and warm pleasant days, with the heat intensifying from late March onwards and becoming quite unbearable at its peak in May and June.

Temperatures can even be as high as 32°C in September and October so winter is often considered the best time to travel the desert state of Rajasthan - just bring plenty of warmer clothing (think jackets/scarves and thermals) for those chilly nights.