Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shillong Climate
Shillong is a city in India (18) with a population of about 143,229. Its average annual temperature is 15.9°C (61°F), with roughly 2994 mm of rain per year.
15.9°C
Avg Temp
2994
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shillong Climate
Shillong has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F) and receives about 2994 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.9°C
Avg Temp
2994
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 49° | 14 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 25 mm |
| March | 15° / 59° | 72 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 175 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 372 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 624 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 655 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 388 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 352 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 256 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 45 mm |
| December | 11° / 51° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shillong
The most comfortable months to visit Shillong are typically November, March and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 4°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shillong are typically November, March and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shillong, India has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C and about 2994 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Shillong average about 23°C (73°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.