The short answer
When to go to Pune
December and January are the most comfortable months, with November and February close behind, all offering dry, mild weather good for walking the old city's palaces and ridge temples. March to May turns hot and dry, with April the hottest month, while June to September brings monsoon humidity and steady rain, though rarely as extreme as in the nearby hills. A midday break is worthwhile in the hot months, and the ridge temples' stairs are best tackled in the cooler morning hours.
Month by month
Pune weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 11°C | 1 mm | Cool, dry and comfortable | |
| February | 32°C | 13°C | 0 mm | Warming, still pleasant mornings | |
| March | 36°C | 16°C | 3 mm | Hot and dry | |
| April | 38°C | 20°C | 7 mm | Hottest month | |
| May | 37°C | 23°C | 20 mm | Hot, pre-monsoon | |
| June | 32°C | 23°C | 184 mm | Monsoon arrives, humid | |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 190 mm | Wettest month, but rarely extreme | |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | 156 mm | Monsoon continues, cooler days | |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 140 mm | Monsoon tapering | |
| October | 32°C | 19°C | 105 mm | Post-monsoon, warm and pleasant | |
| November | 31°C | 15°C | 28 mm | Dry, comfortable | |
| December | 30°C | 12°C | 7 mm | Cool, dry and comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Pune seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and comfortable
- November: Dry, comfortable
- December: Cool, dry and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warming, still pleasant mornings
- October: Post-monsoon, warm and pleasant
Possible, with planning: March, May, June, July, August and September
- March: Hot and dry
- May: Hot, pre-monsoon
- June: Monsoon arrives, humid
- July: Wettest month, but rarely extreme
- August: Monsoon continues, cooler days
- September: Monsoon tapering
Best avoided with parents or children: April
- April: Hottest month
Useful answers
Best time to visit Pune: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Pune?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Pune, with February and October also good. December and January are the most comfortable months, with November and February close behind, all offering dry, mild weather good for walking the old city's palaces and ridge temples. March to May turns hot and dry, with April the hottest month, while June to September brings monsoon humidity and steady rain, though rarely as extreme as in the nearby hills. A midday break is worthwhile in the hot months, and the ridge temples' stairs are best tackled in the cooler morning hours.
Which months should I avoid in Pune with elderly parents?
April is the month to avoid with older travellers. Hottest month
When does it rain most in Pune?
July is the wettest month, with about 190 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 38°C.