The best time to visit India depends on the kind of experience you are looking for. The diverse topography enjoys diverse weather conditions. If you would want to bask in summer then there are places with year-long tropical weather conditions. If snow, cold and soothing climate suits you then there are locales with winter weather, especially the lap of the Himalayas. Even the monsoon, heavy rains to soft pitter-patter is enjoyable and there are many amazing places to enjoy the bliss of rains. To put at ease your concerns of when to go in India, the country can only be properly explained as a year-round destination.
Summers in India are warm weather conditions, with temperatures between 25°C to almost 45°C, lasting from the months of March to May. The high temperatures in the plains does not matter much in the hills stations, which makes it among the best holiday destinations in summer in India. Trekking trails open in the Himalayas, varieties of flowers bloom in the valleys, the frozen rivers gain the speed for thrilling river rafting and the pleasant weather is a nice getaway from the heat.
Monsoon nourishes the lands and the many beautiful places, prove it one of the best season to visit India. If lush places appeal you then North East India, hills, backwaters, forests all appear mesmerizing. Kerala is especially blessed, as the weather is pleasant and also the best time to be pampered by the secrets of Ayurveda.
Winters are the ideal season to plan holidays in India. From winter sports, soothing beach vacations, wildlife safaris to a number of festivals, there are many choices of best places to visit in India in winter season. Sightseeing, food, festivities and new experiences add to the thrill.
Read on to know more about the major seasons of India, here is a season-wise overview.