The short answer
When to go to Matheran
The best window is November to February, when mornings are cool, the air is clear and the green hills left by the monsoon still hold. October and March are good shoulders. June to August brings extreme monsoon rain, thick mist and landslide risk, and the full Neral-Matheran toy train is usually suspended. April and May are hot and hazy and crowded with holidaymakers. For older travellers, cool mornings and dry lanes make the walks far easier.
Month by month
Matheran weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 13°C | 2 mm | Dry, clear, comfortable for long walks | |
| February | 30°C | 14°C | 2 mm | Dry and clear; warming slowly | |
| March | 31°C | 16°C | 2 mm | Dry and warm; start walks early | |
| April | 32°C | 19°C | 4 mm | Hot and hazy; crowded school-holiday weekends | |
| May | 33°C | 22°C | 25 mm | Hottest; pre-monsoon showers possible | |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 774 mm | Monsoon onset; toy train to town usually suspended | |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 2036 mm | Extreme rain and mist; landslide risk on the ghat | |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 1461 mm | Very heavy rain; views often lost in cloud | |
| September | 29°C | 20°C | 659 mm | Rain easing; waterfalls and green slopes at their best | |
| October | 33°C | 19°C | 168 mm | Showers fade; toy train season usually resumes late | |
| November | 31°C | 17°C | 32 mm | Clear and green after the rains; ideal | |
| December | 29°C | 13°C | 4 mm | Cool, dry mornings; busy over New Year |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Matheran seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, clear, comfortable for long walks
- February: Dry and clear; warming slowly
- November: Clear and green after the rains; ideal
- December: Cool, dry mornings; busy over New Year
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Dry and warm; start walks early
- October: Showers fade; toy train season usually resumes late
Possible, with planning: April, May and September
- April: Hot and hazy; crowded school-holiday weekends
- May: Hottest; pre-monsoon showers possible
- September: Rain easing; waterfalls and green slopes at their best
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July and August
- June: Monsoon onset; toy train to town usually suspended
- July: Extreme rain and mist; landslide risk on the ghat
- August: Very heavy rain; views often lost in cloud
Useful answers
Best time to visit Matheran: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Matheran?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Matheran, with March and October also good. The best window is November to February, when mornings are cool, the air is clear and the green hills left by the monsoon still hold. October and March are good shoulders. June to August brings extreme monsoon rain, thick mist and landslide risk, and the full Neral-Matheran toy train is usually suspended. April and May are hot and hazy and crowded with holidaymakers. For older travellers, cool mornings and dry lanes make the walks far easier.
Which months should I avoid in Matheran with elderly parents?
June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon onset; toy train to town usually suspended Extreme rain and mist; landslide risk on the ghat
When does it rain most in Matheran?
July is the wettest month, with about 2036 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.