The short answer
When to go to Sohra (Cherrapunji)
November and December are the best months, with dry, cool, clear weather suited to viewpoints and short walks; January to February are also good, though the waterfalls are at their thinnest. March to May brings building cloud and heavy rain, and June to August is the peak monsoon, when waterfalls are fullest but fog, landslides and slippery steps make it a poor choice for older travellers. September and October are a transition. Whatever the month, go out early before the cloud builds.
Month by month
Sohra (Cherrapunji) weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 7°C | 16 mm | Cold, dry and clear; falls are at their thinnest | |
| February | 19°C | 9°C | 54 mm | Dry, with clear views; falls still low | |
| March | 21°C | 12°C | 364 mm | Pre-monsoon showers return; views start to cloud | |
| April | 23°C | 14°C | 792 mm | Heavy rain begins; fog and slippery steps | |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 1297 mm | Very wet; waterfalls swell, views often closed in | |
| June | 23°C | 18°C | 2608 mm | Peak rain; landslides and road delays are likely | |
| July | 23°C | 18°C | 2665 mm | Wettest month; spectacular but risky for seniors | |
| August | 24°C | 18°C | 1769 mm | Still very wet; trails slippery, views unreliable | |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 1090 mm | Rain easing; falls full, with some clear spells | |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 461 mm | Rain tapers; the first good clear days appear | |
| November | 22°C | 11°C | 49 mm | Dry, cool and clear; best for views and walking | |
| December | 19°C | 8°C | 10 mm | Dry, crisp and clear; falls low, nights cold |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Sohra (Cherrapunji) seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: November and December
- November: Dry, cool and clear; best for views and walking
- December: Dry, crisp and clear; falls low, nights cold
Good, with small trade-offs: January, February and October
- January: Cold, dry and clear; falls are at their thinnest
- February: Dry, with clear views; falls still low
- October: Rain tapers; the first good clear days appear
Possible, with planning: March, April, May and September
- March: Pre-monsoon showers return; views start to cloud
- April: Heavy rain begins; fog and slippery steps
- May: Very wet; waterfalls swell, views often closed in
- September: Rain easing; falls full, with some clear spells
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July and August
- June: Peak rain; landslides and road delays are likely
- July: Wettest month; spectacular but risky for seniors
- August: Still very wet; trails slippery, views unreliable
Useful answers
Best time to visit Sohra (Cherrapunji): FAQs
What is the best month to visit Sohra (Cherrapunji)?
November and December are the best months to visit Sohra (Cherrapunji), with January, February and October also good. November and December are the best months, with dry, cool, clear weather suited to viewpoints and short walks; January to February are also good, though the waterfalls are at their thinnest. March to May brings building cloud and heavy rain, and June to August is the peak monsoon, when waterfalls are fullest but fog, landslides and slippery steps make it a poor choice for older travellers. September and October are a transition. Whatever the month, go out early before the cloud builds.
Which months should I avoid in Sohra (Cherrapunji) with elderly parents?
June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Peak rain; landslides and road delays are likely Wettest month; spectacular but risky for seniors
When does it rain most in Sohra (Cherrapunji)?
July is the wettest month, with about 2665 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is October, with average highs around 24°C.