Shillong Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Shillong experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be pleasant.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Shillong, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shillong has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3880 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Shillong, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 770 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 22 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Shillong 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 Shillong, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 90%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. 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 Shillong in India
During the months of February, March, April, May, October and November 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 770 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 237 hours of sunshine.
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