From world’s heaviest monsoons to one of the cleanest villages, Meghalaya, a part of India’s north-eastern treasure is sure to surprise you with plenty of unexpected destinations. The seasons of Meghalaya are distinct – each putting the spotlight on a different set of activities and landscapes. Be it the comfortably warm days in the summer or the beautiful cherry blossom trees in their full prime in autumn, the decision as to when to head to this state is yours. The ideal time to travel can only be decided once you weigh all the pros and cons of each season. We have also listed down the precautionary measures that you must take before you head out; be it summer, monsoon, autumn or winter. Explore the hidden gems of nature and soak in the serenity that spreads like an epidemic here. Read through to know the best time to visit Meghalaya and plan your trip accordingly.
Meghalaya in Summer
Meghalaya experience temperatures ranging from 12°C to 25°C, with pleasant mornings and nights. The exploration of the town’s unexplored corners can be considered a good time. Though during the monsoons it mostly rains, most of Meghalaya remains cloudy or pleasantly overcast. Hence it is an excellent time to explore the state’s attractions. It could get sweltering around the afternoon and tourists can skip or choose to spend some quality time indoor activity. During season one can also see regional festivals. Shad Suk Mynsiem ‘s three-day festival and Chad Sukra’s festival celebrated in April each year must not be missed. The region comes alive with colourful traditional rituals, music, dance and merriment that would appreciate tourists throughout their lives making it one of the best times to visit Meghalaya.
Meghalaya in Monsoon
June to September is the monsoon months in Meghalaya. During these months, the state receives heavy rainfall. In fact, Meghalaya has world’s two rainiest cities; Mawsynram and Cherrapunjee.
You can plan your trip to Meghalaya anytime during the year, but we recommend that you avoid Monsoons. While the ever beautiful state of Meghalaya looks like a lush green land and spreads a different charm during monsoon when the State receives high rainfall, you might not get to visit all the spots as rain might hinder your way. If the objective is only to spend some rejuvenating time in the hills, monsoon could be an ideal time. This is also a perfect time for the photo fanatics and nature buffs who would wish to capture the charismatic beauty of Meghalaya during the rains. One can see a sharp drop in the hotel rates during this season.
The temperature at night falls around 10 degrees, the daytime average temperature is 18 degrees.
Meghalaya In Winter
Thought the autumn season in this state begins from October, December to February months are the winter season in Meghalaya. If you love the view of fog amid scenic surroundings, you certainly should undertake a winter season trip to the state.
Whether you want to go sightseeing or indulge in adventure sports, Meghalaya has it all to quench your wanderlust. Some of the most popular attractions which you can visit here in the winter season include East Garo, Jowai, Nongpoh, Cherrapunjee, and Shillong. Balpakram National Park, Laitlum Canyon, and Lalong Park are some other tourist spots which deserve a mention in your travel diaries. The state also witnesses several festivals throughout the year among which the autumn festival is the most popular. Winter is the best time to visit Meghalaya.
The day-time temperature remains somewhere around 15 degrees and the night time temperature dips as low as 3 degrees in the winter months.
