The short answer
When to go to Guwahati
October to March is the best window, with November to February the most comfortable thanks to mild, dry days. April to June turns very hot and humid, and July to September brings heavy monsoon rain that can disrupt travel on hill routes nearby. Guwahati's spread-out layout means a hired car works better than walking between sights in any season.
Month by month
Guwahati weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 11°C | 12 mm | Cool, dry and clear; ideal for temple visits | |
| February | 27°C | 13°C | 18 mm | Pleasant and mostly dry | |
| March | 31°C | 17°C | 53 mm | Warming up; still comfortable mornings | |
| April | 31°C | 20°C | 182 mm | Hot and increasingly humid; showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 253 mm | Very humid with heavy pre-monsoon rain | |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 314 mm | Peak monsoon rain and high humidity | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 283 mm | Still very wet and humid | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 264 mm | Hot, humid, heavy rain continues | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 185 mm | Rain easing but humidity remains high | |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 118 mm | Clearing skies; warm but more bearable | |
| November | 29°C | 17°C | 10 mm | Dry and comfortable; a favourite month | |
| December | 25°C | 13°C | 5 mm | Cool, clear and ideal for sightseeing |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Guwahati seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; ideal for temple visits
- February: Pleasant and mostly dry
- November: Dry and comfortable; a favourite month
- December: Cool, clear and ideal for sightseeing
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; still comfortable mornings
- October: Clearing skies; warm but more bearable
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot and increasingly humid; showers begin
- September: Rain easing but humidity remains high
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very humid with heavy pre-monsoon rain
- June: Peak monsoon rain and high humidity
- July: Still very wet and humid
- August: Hot, humid, heavy rain continues
Useful answers
Best time to visit Guwahati: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Guwahati?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Guwahati, with March and October also good. October to March is the best window, with November to February the most comfortable thanks to mild, dry days. April to June turns very hot and humid, and July to September brings heavy monsoon rain that can disrupt travel on hill routes nearby. Guwahati's spread-out layout means a hired car works better than walking between sights in any season.
Which months should I avoid in Guwahati with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very humid with heavy pre-monsoon rain Peak monsoon rain and high humidity
When does it rain most in Guwahati?
June is the wettest month, with about 314 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.