Meghalaya Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Meghalaya, India in April.

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Shillong Kongthong

Planning a trip to Meghalaya, India this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Meghalaya in April

Meghalaya, India is a region in India. April in Meghalaya generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Shillong.

To explore the conditions in Meghalaya, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Shillong with 285 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Shillong sees around 218 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Meghalaya by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Meghalaya — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shillong)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Meghalaya.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Meghalaya

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Meghalaya, India?

Temperature range in Meghalaya (April)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (April)

Shillong

In April Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
218 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
285 mm (11 in)
459 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Kongthong

In April Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
218 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Meghalaya in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Kongthong 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)

Meghalaya weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Meghalaya, India in April?

Expect poor weather across Meghalaya, India in April. The popular destination of Shillong averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Meghalaya, India in April?

Shillong averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Meghalaya, India get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Shillong records an average of 285 mm (11 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Meghalaya, India.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Shillong, April may not be the ideal time to visit Meghalaya, India.

On average, the best time to visit Meghalaya, India is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Shillong. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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