When to go · Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
- OctoberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
- NovemberGreatInside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Rajasthan, Kerala and Goa at their best; book the Christmas–New Year week far ahead.
Weather in April
- ChikhaldaraHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chikhaldara, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
Sep: 10
Crowds
Apr: Low
Sep: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Sep: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Sep: 0
April: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
September: Inside Chikhaldara's best window: Sep–Nov (post‑monsoon greenery).
Chikhaldara: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen