The short answer
When to go to Indore
The best window is November to February, when days are warm but comfortable and nights are cool. October and March are good if you avoid midday. April to June is very hot, with afternoon highs near 40 degrees in May, and July to August brings heavy monsoon rain. For older travellers, winter mornings are the easiest time for temples and palaces.
Month by month
Indore weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 10°C | 7 mm | Cool, clear days and fresh mornings; the most comfortable month for walking. | |
| February | 29°C | 13°C | 2 mm | Warm days, cool nights; excellent for sightseeing and food streets. | |
| March | 35°C | 17°C | 3 mm | Hot by afternoon; keep sightseeing to mornings and evenings. | |
| April | 39°C | 21°C | 4 mm | Very hot; outdoor sights are tiring, especially for older travellers. | |
| May | 40°C | 25°C | 13 mm | The hottest month; plan little outdoors in the afternoon. | |
| June | 36°C | 24°C | 147 mm | Monsoon arrives; humid and unsettled, with heat easing late in the month. | |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 310 mm | Heaviest rain; green and cooler, but wet streets and delays. | |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 258 mm | Rainy and humid; short dry spells allow museums and temples. | |
| September | 31°C | 21°C | 167 mm | Rains fade; the city is green and the heat is gone. | |
| October | 33°C | 18°C | 29 mm | Dry and warm days, cooling nights; festival season begins. | |
| November | 30°C | 15°C | 11 mm | Clear, pleasant days and cool evenings; ideal for street food nights. | |
| December | 28°C | 11°C | 4 mm | Mild days and cool nights; a very comfortable month. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Indore seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, clear days and fresh mornings; the most comfortable month for walking.
- February: Warm days, cool nights; excellent for sightseeing and food streets.
- November: Clear, pleasant days and cool evenings; ideal for street food nights.
- December: Mild days and cool nights; a very comfortable month.
Good, with small trade-offs: March, September and October
- March: Hot by afternoon; keep sightseeing to mornings and evenings.
- September: Rains fade; the city is green and the heat is gone.
- October: Dry and warm days, cooling nights; festival season begins.
Possible, with planning: June, July and August
- June: Monsoon arrives; humid and unsettled, with heat easing late in the month.
- July: Heaviest rain; green and cooler, but wet streets and delays.
- August: Rainy and humid; short dry spells allow museums and temples.
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot; outdoor sights are tiring, especially for older travellers.
- May: The hottest month; plan little outdoors in the afternoon.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Indore: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Indore?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Indore, with March, September and October also good. The best window is November to February, when days are warm but comfortable and nights are cool. October and March are good if you avoid midday. April to June is very hot, with afternoon highs near 40 degrees in May, and July to August brings heavy monsoon rain. For older travellers, winter mornings are the easiest time for temples and palaces.
Which months should I avoid in Indore with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; outdoor sights are tiring, especially for older travellers. The hottest month; plan little outdoors in the afternoon.
When does it rain most in Indore?
July is the wettest month, with about 310 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.