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Maharashtra Weather & Climate: India

Climate by month across Maharashtra, India, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Maharashtra

In India you have several regions, one of which is called Maharashtra. The most popular city in this region is Mumbai, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Maharashtra. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai, temperatures are consistently high throughout the year, with average maximum temperatures always above 28°C (82°F).

Note that the warmest month in Maharashtra is normally May, with the temperature reaching 32°C (90°F), while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 28°C (82°F).

April, May and October are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Maharashtra varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 597 mm (24 in) of rain, while April stays relatively dry with 0 mm (0 in). The region experiences its rainy season during June, July, August and September, when monthly rainfall can range from 293 mm (12 in) to 597 mm (24 in). Rainfall in January, February, March, April, May, November and December is at its lowest, remaining under 19 mm (0.7 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Climate map of Maharashtra

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 28°C (82°F) 1860 mm (73 in) 2,584 hours
Pune 27°C (81°F) 37°C (99°F) 15°C (59°F) 23°C (73°F) 1036 mm (41 in) 2,859 hours
Shirdi 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F) 14°C (57°F) 25°C (77°F) 763 mm (30 in)
Lonavala 28°C (82°F) 36°C (97°F) 15°C (59°F) 24°C (75°F) 2066 mm (81 in) 2,859 hours
Nagpur 29°C (84°F) 44°C (111°F) 15°C (59°F) 30°C (86°F) 1229 mm (48 in) 2,808 hours
Kolhapur 27°C (81°F) 37°C (99°F) 17°C (63°F) 24°C (75°F) 1151 mm (45 in)

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