Best Time to Visit Arunachal Pradesh (2026): Month-by-Month Weather & Seasons
Arunachal ranges from tropical foothills to snowy passes, so the best time depends on where you go. October to April suits most trips: dry roads and clear skies. Tawang is best in spring and autumn; Ziro is lovely from March to May and in late September for its music festival.
- Best time
- October to April for most of the state; March–June and October–November for Tawang
- Peak season
- October–November
- Quieter months
- March
- Avoid
- June to September in the foothills and on long road journeys
Seasons in Arunachal Pradesh
Autumn · October–November
Clear and dry across the state; the best overall time.
Winter · December–February
Snow in Tawang and at Sela; pleasant in the foothills and Ziro.
Spring · March–May
Rhododendrons in Tawang, green rice fields in Ziro.
Monsoon · June–September
Heavy rain and landslides; long journeys are unreliable.
Arunachal Pradesh weather month by month
Typical daytime temperatures for Tawang (about 3,000 m); the foothills are much warmer; they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Snow in Tawang; pleasant foothills | -5–8 °C | Dry | Good | Snow in Tawang; pleasant foothills |
| February Losar; snowy heights | -3–9 °C | Dry | Good | Losar; snowy heights |
| March Spring; Ziro greening | 1–13 °C | Some rain | Best | Spring; Ziro greening |
| April Rhododendrons | 4–16 °C | Some rain | Best | Rhododendrons |
| May Warmer; some rain | 8–19 °C | Wet | Good | Warmer; some rain |
| June Monsoon begins | 11–21 °C | Very wet | Okay | Monsoon begins |
| July Landslides likely | 12–21 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Landslides likely |
| August Very wet | 12–21 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Very wet |
| September Ziro Music Festival (late Sept) | 10–20 °C | Wet | Okay | Ziro Music Festival (late Sept) |
| October Clear; Tawang Festival | 6–17 °C | Some rain | Best | Clear; Tawang Festival |
| November Dry and clear | 2–13 °C | Dry | Best | Dry and clear |
| December Cold; first snow in Tawang | -2–10 °C | Dry | Good | Cold; first snow in Tawang |
Festivals
- Losar (Tawang)February–March
- Myoko (Ziro)March
- Ziro Music FestivalLate September
- Tawang FestivalOctober–November
Tips
- Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit; apply online before you go.
- Keep a buffer day for weather on the Tawang road.
- Pack for cold in Tawang even if the foothills are warm.
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Arunachal Pradesh: frequently asked questions
Which is the best month to visit Arunachal Pradesh?+
October and November, when skies are clear and roads dry. March and April are also very good.
Is Arunachal good in winter?+
Yes. Tawang is snowy and cold; the foothills and Ziro are pleasant.
Should I avoid the monsoon?+
For long road trips, yes: June to September brings landslides and delays.
When is the Ziro Music Festival?+
Usually in late September.