When should I travel to India?
The best time to visit India spans from mid-November to late March, avoiding extreme summer heat and humidity. Mountainous regions (Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Sikkim) are better visited from April to October.
Ideal period for most of the territory
From mid-November to end of March represents the most pleasant season to discover India. Temperatures are bearable and humidity is reduced, particularly appreciated in major cities like Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.
Regional specificities to know
Mountainous regions (Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Sikkim) : favor April to October to enjoy a temperate climate. In winter, intense cold and lack of heating in hotels make these regions hardly practicable.
South of India : November to March offers pleasant sunshine and mild temperatures. From April onwards, heat and humidity become difficult to bear.
Periods to avoid
- Summer (April-September) : extreme heat and humidity in most of the country
- Winter in the mountains : very low temperatures and unheated accommodations