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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kongthong.
Temperatures in Kongthong, Meghalaya, India, vary moderately throughout the year. Days can be warm, while the cooler months remain comfortably mild. The area also receives significant rainfall, especially during the monsoon season. Visitors are drawn to Kongthong for its unique whistled language tradition, peaceful forested setting, and rich Khasi cultural heritage. Let’s now explore the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kongthong - and find the best time to visit.
In Kongthong, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Kongthong has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2088 mm (82 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Kongthong shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 390 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 24 snowy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) of snowfall over a single snowy day. For more details, please visit our Kongthong Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kongthong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 90%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Kongthong. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Kongthong has distinct dry (November to February) and wet (April to September) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 17°C (63°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2088 mm (82 in). July is the wettest month with 390 mm (15 in), while January is the driest with 11 mm (0.4 in). In the coldest months, precipitation may fall as snow.
Kongthong receives around 2,110 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 237 hours, while July is the cloudiest with just 98 hours. Overall, Kongthong enjoys abundant sunshine.
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