Cherrapunji in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb if waterfalls matter (many run dry); Jun–Jul for anyone who dislikes constant rain.

January 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.

• CherrapunjiHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 2 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and New Year big impact

  25 Dec – 1 Jan · India

  Goa beds triple in price; Rajasthan and Kerala hotels full.

Crowds · India overall

High

Prices · India overall

High

India overall: Peak for Rajasthan, Kerala and Goa; fog in the north delays trains and flights in the mornings.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cherrapunji, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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