India weather in October
Are you planning a trip to India in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in India in October?
India has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Hundar at -3°C and very warm in Bārmer at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Bārmer and -18°C in Hundar. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sām with an average of 7.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Thattakād with 419 mm. Meanwhile, New Delhi enjoys close to 262 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of India in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our India climate page.
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Average weather in New Delhi
In October New Delhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bangalore
In October Bangalore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jaipur
In October Jaipur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chennai
In October Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mumbai
In October Mumbai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit India?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in New Delhi, October might be a good time to visit India. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit India is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in New Delhi. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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