INFORMATION
India,
in general, has a hot tropical climate with both the Tropic of
Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn passing through her. However the
climatic conditions show variations from region to region. The
climate becomes cold from November to mid-March, and the mornings
and evenings are cool and fresh and the days are warm and sunny.
From April to June, the climate becomes really hot and the days
become dry and hot with occasional dust storms. June marks the
onset of monsoons that lasts in most regions till September.
WESTERN
HIMALAYAS:Srinagar located in Northern India, has the best
climate from March to October. However the winters are extremely
cold and damp. Nearby places like Pahalgam, Gulmarg usually experience
moderate to heavy snowfall during the winter season from December
to March. Shimla and Manali, in Himachal Pradesh, are located
at higher altitudes and are therefore much colder during winter.
Both these places experience moderate to heavy snowfall during
the winter season. At even higher altitudes lie Leh and Ladakh.
Leh is famous for Khardungla Pass, which is the Highest Motorable
Road in the world. The temperatures can drop to sub-zero levels
in winters, which are extremely cold. Also because of the high
altitudes and low temperatures, oxygen is slightly scarce in the
atmosphere. The road to Leh is open from July to October.
Required Clothing:Light clothes from March to October with
occasional light woolens depending on temperature. Heavy woolens
for winter. Since the climate can change rapidly in the mountains
it is therefore very important to be suitably equipped.
NORTHERN
PLAINS: The northern plains have characteristic extreme climatic
conditions with the inland regions having hot nights and days
during the summer season from April to mid June. However during
the winter season, from November to February, the days are warm
and temperatures during nighttime can fall sub-zero levels. The
onset of monsoons is from June and lasts till September.
Required clothing- Light clothes from March to October
with occasional light woolens depending on temperature. Heavy
woolens for winter. Raincoats and umbrellas during monsoons.
CENTRAL
INDIA: The summer season is characterized by hot days and
nights whereas during the winter season the days are warm and
sunny and nights are very cold. July marks the onset of monsoons,
which last till September. Required clothing: : Light clothes
from March to October. Heavy woolens for winter. Raincoats and
umbrellas during monsoons.
WESTERN
INDIA: The regions of western India have a predominantly coastal
climate because of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Kutch. The
days and night are hot and humid during the summer season. Monsoon
strikes in July and lasts till September. From October onwards,
the climate becomes cool and in some regions an occasional woolen
is required. Generally the climate is pleasant even during winter
season.
Required
Clothing: Light clothes throughout the year with occasional
woolens in some regions. Raincoats and umbrellas during monsoons.
SOUTHWEST
INDIA: This region also has a predominantly coastal climate
because of the Arabian Sea towards the west and the Indian Ocean
to the South. The climate is most pleasant from November to March.
The summers are not as hot as northern regions but the humidity
is extreme. Monsoon strikes between late April and July. The coastal
areas experience the cool sea breezes. The inland areas and cities
like Mysore and Bijapur have a pleasant climate with relatively
low rainfall.
Required
clothing: Light clothes throughout the year with occasional
woolens in some regions. Raincoats and umbrellas during monsoons.
SOUTHEAST
INDIA: Southeast India has a characteristic coastal climate
because of the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean
to the South. The state of Tamil Nadu has warm summers with high
humidity and pleasant winters. It experiences northeast monsoon
between October and December. The hill stations like Ooty and
Kodaikanal can be cold in winter. Hyderabad is hot but less humid
in summer and much cooler in winter.
Required
clothing: Light clothes throughout the year with occasional
woolens in some regions like hill stations etc. Raincoats and
umbrellas during monsoons
Weather
Chart For Major Indian Cities 
