When to go · Santiniketan
Santiniketan in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (35–42 °C (95–108 °F)), Jul–Sep (heavy rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (95–108 °F (35–42 °C)), Jul–Sep (heavy rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (35–42 °C (95–108 °F)), Jul–Sep (heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (95–108 °F (35–42 °C)), Jul–Sep (heavy rain).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- SantiniketanHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santiniketan, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (35–42 °C), Jul–Sep (heavy rain).
January: Inside Santiniketan's best window: Oct–Mar.
Santiniketan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen