Best Time to Visit Cherrapunji (2026): Month-by-Month Weather & Seasons
Cherrapunji (Sohra) is one of the wettest places on earth. October to May is best for the root bridge treks, caves and clear views over Bangladesh. The monsoon turns the waterfalls into torrents, but it rains heavily almost every day.
- Best time
- October to May
- Peak season
- October–November and March–April
- Quieter months
- February
- Avoid
- Late June to August for treks
Seasons in Cherrapunji
Autumn · October–November
Falls still full, skies clearing: the best balance.
Winter · December–February
Dry and cool; falls thinner but treks easy.
Spring · March–May
Warm and green; showers return in May.
Monsoon · June–September
Extreme rain; fog and slippery steps; waterfalls at their most dramatic.
Cherrapunji weather month by month
Typical daytime temperatures for Sohra (about 1,400 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Dry; easy treks | 6–16 °C | Dry | Good | Dry; easy treks |
| February Dry and quiet | 8–18 °C | Dry | Best | Dry and quiet |
| March Warm; good treks | 11–21 °C | Some rain | Best | Warm; good treks |
| April Green | 14–22 °C | Some rain | Best | Green |
| May Showers return | 16–22 °C | Wet | Good | Showers return |
| June Very heavy rain | 17–22 °C | Very wet | Okay | Very heavy rain |
| July Extreme rain; fog | 18–22 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Extreme rain; fog |
| August Extreme rain | 18–22 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Extreme rain |
| September Falls at full power | 17–22 °C | Very wet | Okay | Falls at full power |
| October Full falls, clearing skies | 14–21 °C | Some rain | Best | Full falls, clearing skies |
| November Clear views | 10–19 °C | Dry | Best | Clear views |
| December Cool and dry | 7–17 °C | Dry | Good | Cool and dry |
Festivals
- Shad Suk Mynsiem (Khasi)April
Tips
- Do the Double Decker root bridge trek between October and May.
- Stay a night in Sohra to start treks early.
- Waterproofs are essential from May to September.
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Cherrapunji: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cherrapunji?+
October and November, when the falls are still full but the rain has stopped.
Is Cherrapunji good in the monsoon?+
For waterfalls, yes; for treks and views, no, as it rains heavily and fog is common.
When is the root bridge trek easiest?+
From October to May, when the steps are dry.
How much does it rain in Cherrapunji?+
Sohra gets more than 10,000 mm of rain a year, most of it from June to September.