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Guwahati Climate by Month

The weather in Guwahati sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Guwahati changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a comfortable 25°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 12°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Guwahati experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3049 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Guwahati, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 720 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Guwahati, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Guwahati in India

During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Guwahati?
    Rainy season in Guwahati occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Does Guwahati have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Guwahati?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Guwahati?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Guwahati?
    July tops the wettest month list with 720 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Guwahati?
    December is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Guwahati?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Guwahati

    Fri   Nov 22
    28°C | 17°C
    SW 4 km/h
    1.4 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    28°C | 17°C
    E 4 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    28°C | 17°C
    SE 4 km/h
    1.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain