Weather in September in India
Thinking about venturing to India this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in India in September?
India offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Losar at 5°C to very hot in Bikaner at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Bikaner and -8°C in Losar. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bāp with an average of 24 mm to heavy rainfall in Ravangla with 525 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, New Delhi enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of India in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our India climate page.
Where to go in India in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in India?
New Delhi
In September New Delhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bangalore
In September 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.
Jaipur
In September Jaipur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Chennai
In September Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Mumbai
In September Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in India.
Is September the best time to visit India?
In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to India with often poor weather in New Delhi.
On average, the best time to visit India is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in New Delhi. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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