Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, November
June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit India for hiking is January, February, November, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
Climate Heatmap
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for India
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 11 |
February | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 13 |
March | 86Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 18 |
April | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 32 |
May | 48Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 56 |
June | 15Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 155 |
July | 1Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 267 |
August | 8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 249 |
September | 21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 163 |
October | 69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 69 |
November | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 26 |
December | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 13 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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