Meghalaya Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Meghalaya, India this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Meghalaya in October

Meghalaya, India is a region in India. October in Meghalaya generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Shillong to 28°C (82°F) in Kongthong. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Kongthong and 17°C (63°F) in Shillong.

For specific regional insights in Meghalaya, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Shillong with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Shillong gets around 178 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Meghalaya, India?

Temperature range in Meghalaya (October)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (October)

Shillong

In October Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
178 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
458 mm (18 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
excellent
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Kongthong

In October Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
178 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
8 days
2 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Kongthong 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Meghalaya weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Meghalaya, India brings mixed weather. In Shillong, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Shillong peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in October, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Meghalaya, India, with Shillong averaging around 244 mm (9.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Meghalaya, India due to the typically mixed weather in Shillong.

On average, the best time to visit Meghalaya, India is in January, February, November and December with generally excellent weather in Shillong. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Meghalaya.

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