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The weather is hot most of the year with variations from
region to region. The coolest weather lasts from around
December to February, with fresh mornings and evenings
and mostly sunny days. The really hot weather, when it
is dry, dusty and unpleasant, is between March and June.
Monsoon rains occur in most regions in summer anywhere
between June and early October.
Western Himalayas
Srinagar is best from March to October; July to August
can be unpleasant; cold and damp in winter. Shimla is
higher and therefore colder in winter. Places like
Gulmarg, Manali and Pahalgam are usually under several
feet of snow from December to March and temperatures in
Ladakh can be extremely cold. The mountain passes of
Ladakh are accessible from July to October.
Required clothing : Light- to mediumweights are
advised from March to October, with warmer wear for
winter. Weather can change rapidly in the mountains and
therefore it is important to be suitably equipped.
Waterproofing is advisable.
Northern Plains
This extreme climate is typically warm inland from April
to mid-June, falling to almost freezing at night in
winter between November and February. Summers are hot
with monsoons between June and September.
Required clothing : Lightweights in summer with
warmer clothes in winter and on cooler evenings.
Waterproofing is essential during monsoons.
Central India
Madhya Pradesh state escapes the very worst of the hot
season, but monsoons are heavy between July and
September. Temperatures fall at night in winter.
Required clothing : Lightweights are worn most of
the year with warmer clothes during evenings,
particularly in winter. Waterproofed clothing is advised
during monsoon rains.
Western India
November to February is most comfortable, although
evenings can be fairly cold. Summers can be extremely
hot with monsoon rainfall between mid June and mid
September.
Required clothing : Lightweights are worn most of
the year with warmer clothes for cooler winters, and
waterproofing is essential during the monsoon.
Southwest
The most pleasant weather is from November to March.
Monsoon rains fall anywhere between late April and July.
Summer temperatures not as high as Northern India
although humidity is extreme. The coast benefits from
some cooling breezes. Inland, Mysore and Bijapur have
pleasant climates with relatively low rainfall.
Required clothing : Lightweights. Waterproofing
is necessary during the monsoon. Warmer clothes are worn
in the winter, particularly in the hills.
Southeast
Tamil Nadu experiences a northeast monsoon between
October and December and temperatures and humidity are
high all year. The hills can be cold in winter.
Required clothing : Lightweights. Waterproofing
is necessary during the monsoon. Warmer clothes are worn
in the winter, particularly in the hills.
Northeast
March to June and September to November are the driest
and most pleasant periods. The rest of the year has
extremely heavy monsoon rainfall.
Required clothing : Lightweights. Waterproofing
is advisable throughout the year and essential in
monsoons, usually from mid June to mid October. Warmer
clothes are useful for cooler evenings.
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