1,496m
Altitude
Above sea level
2,300mm
Annual Rain
Mostly Jun–Sep
2°C
Coldest
January nights
26°C
Hottest
May afternoons
Monthly Rainfall & Temperature
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Monthly rainfall in mm
Month-by-Month Details
| Month | Temp Range | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4–15°C | 15mm |
| Feb | 6–18°C | 25mm |
| Mar | 10–22°C | 55mm |
| Apr | 13–24°C | 120mm |
| May | 15–25°C | 280mm |
| Jun | 17–24°C | 550mm |
| Jul | 18–23°C | 700mm |
| Aug | 18–23°C | 620mm |
| Sep | 17–23°C | 380mm |
| Oct | 13–22°C | 120mm |
| Nov | 8–20°C | 35mm |
| Dec | 4–16°C | 10mm |
What to Pack by Season
Winter (Nov–Feb)
- Heavy jacket or down coat
- Thermal innerwear (top & bottom)
- Woolen sweaters (2–3)
- Gloves and woolen cap
- Warm socks
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen (UV is strong even in winter)
Spring (Mar–May)
- Light jacket for evenings
- T-shirts and light shirts
- Compact umbrella or rain jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- One warm layer for nights
Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
- Full waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof shoes or sandals
- Waterproof bag cover or dry bags
- Quick-dry clothes
- Extra pairs of socks
- Insect repellent
- Avoid white clothes!
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Light to medium jacket
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Compact umbrella (just in case)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera — landscapes are stunning!
Markos Says
"Even in summer, Shillong evenings can get cold — always carry a light jacket. And during monsoon, don't trust the morning sunshine. It can go from clear to heavy rain in 30 minutes. I always keep an umbrella in my taxi for guests. If you're visiting Cherrapunji in monsoon, wear full rain gear — it's the wettest place on Earth!"