Shillong weather in April (Meghalaya, India)

How is the weather in Shillong in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

Temperatures

In April, Shillong generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Shillong in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Shillong. January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shillong climate page with graphs.

 

Shillong, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 285 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in April

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shillong, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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