Mawlynnong in August
Meghalaya, India
Peak monsoon season means constant downpours obscure the very greenery that draws visitors here
August maintains monsoon conditions. Same story — village is fine, getting there is not.
The August story
Skip — wait for post-monsoon.
Why August scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon continues. 16-22°C.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗All visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 8-18°C. Dry. Village pristine. Few tourists. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Cool 9-19°C. Dry. Pleasant. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 10-22°C. Spring green. Pleasant. Good photo conditions. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 12-24°C. Peak season. Green and beautiful. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Warm 14-24°C. Pre-monsoon showers. Green. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 16-22°C. Heavy rain. Village still clean but access difficult. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 16-22°C. Very heavy rain. |
| Augustviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 16-22°C. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 14-22°C. Rain decreasing. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Clear, green, perfect conditions. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Clear. 8-20°C. Dry. Good conditions. |
| December | 6.0/10 | Cool 5-18°C. Dry. Quiet. |
How to reach Mawlynnong
Airport
Shillong (Umroi) — 92km; Guwahati — 185km
Rail
Guwahati — 185km
Access in August
Peak monsoon season means constant downpours obscure the very greenery that draws visitors here
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