Meghalaya Weather in September

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

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Thinking about venturing to Meghalaya, 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 to Expect in Meghalaya in September

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Shillong.

For a closer look at conditions across Meghalaya, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 255 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Shillong with 458 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shillong as an example - it receives around 103 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July27°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 September

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

Temperature range in Meghalaya (September)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (September)

Shillong

In September Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
103 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
634 mm (25 in)
458 mm (18 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Kongthong

In September Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
103 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
255 mm (10 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 458 mm (18 in)
Kongthong 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 255 mm (10 in)

Meghalaya weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Meghalaya, India generally has poor weather conditions. Shillong sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

In Shillong, the average daytime high in September is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Shillong records an average of 458 mm (18 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Meghalaya, India.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Shillong. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Meghalaya.

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