Dawki in August
Meghalaya, India
River too swollen and silted for clarity—muddy water obscures the famous glass-bottom effect
August continues monsoon conditions.
The August story
Avoid. River still muddy.
Why August scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon continues. River muddy and high.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0/10 | Dry. 10-22°C. Crystal clear Umngot River at peak clarity. Best month for that "floating boat" photo. |
| February | 8.0/10 | Dry. 11-24°C. Excellent clarity. Warming slightly. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming. 14-26°C. River still clear. Pre-monsoon. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Warm. 16-28°C. River clarity good but decreasing. Showers possible. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot. 18-30°C. Rain beginning. River turning greener. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 20-28°C. River muddy. Heavy rain. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. River at flood level. Muddy. |
| Augustviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. River muddy and high. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. River starting to clear. 16-28°C. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 14-26°C. River clearing rapidly. Water level dropping. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Dry. 10-24°C. Crystal clear river. Best combination of clarity and green surroundings. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Dry. 8-22°C. Crystal clear. Cool. |
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