Guwahati Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 12°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Guwahati Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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 per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guwahati.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Rainy season in Guwahati occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 720 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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