Best Time to Visit Shillong (2026): Month-by-Month Weather & Seasons
Shillong is cool all year, never very hot. October to April is dry and clear, with cherry blossoms in November. March to May is warm and pleasant; June to September is rainy but green, and the waterfalls around the city are at their best.
- Best time
- October to April
- Peak season
- October–November (cherry blossoms) and March–May
- Quieter months
- February
- Avoid
- July and August if you want views
Seasons in Shillong
Autumn · October–November
Clear skies and cherry blossoms; Shillong's most beautiful season.
Winter · December–February
Cool and dry (4–15 °C); Christmas lights in the city.
Spring · March–May
Warm days, flowering trees; busy holiday season.
Monsoon · June–September
Rainy and misty; Elephant Falls at full flow.
Shillong weather month by month
Typical daytime temperatures for Shillong (about 1,500 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Cool, clear days | 4–15 °C | Dry | Good | Cool, clear days |
| February Dry and quiet | 6–17 °C | Dry | Best | Dry and quiet |
| March Warm; flowers | 10–21 °C | Some rain | Best | Warm; flowers |
| April Pleasant; Shad Suk Mynsiem | 13–24 °C | Some rain | Best | Pleasant; Shad Suk Mynsiem |
| May Showers begin | 15–24 °C | Wet | Good | Showers begin |
| June Monsoon; misty | 17–24 °C | Very wet | Okay | Monsoon; misty |
| July Heavy rain | 18–24 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Heavy rain |
| August Very wet | 18–24 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Very wet |
| September Rain easing | 17–23 °C | Wet | Okay | Rain easing |
| October Clear; Nongkrem dance | 13–22 °C | Some rain | Best | Clear; Nongkrem dance |
| November Cherry blossoms | 9–19 °C | Dry | Best | Cherry blossoms |
| December Christmas in Shillong | 5–16 °C | Dry | Good | Christmas in Shillong |
Festivals
- Shad Suk MynsiemApril
- Nongkrem DanceOctober–November
- Cherry Blossom FestivalNovember
- ChristmasDecember
Tips
- Shillong Peak is in an Air Force area and sometimes closed; check locally.
- Go early to Laitlum and Mawkdok before cloud rolls in.
- Carry a light jacket year round.
Plan Shillong for the right season
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Shillong: frequently asked questions
Which is the best month to visit Shillong?+
November for cherry blossoms and clear skies, or April for warm spring weather.
Does it snow in Shillong?+
Very rarely. Winter is cool and dry, around 4–15 °C.
Is Shillong good in the monsoon?+
It is green and the waterfalls are full, but it rains most days from June to September.
When are the cherry blossoms in Shillong?+
Usually in November.