When to go · Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
- AprilGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
- JuneGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
- JulyGreatInside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
Weather in February
- CherrapunjiHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cherrapunji, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 3 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.
March: Inside Cherrapunji's best window: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr (waterfalls still running, roads passable); Jun–Sep for maximum falls but heavy rain.
Cherrapunji: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings