Mawlynnong in November
Meghalaya, India
Go in November — clear skies and 8–20°C temperatures offer ideal trekking and photography conditions, though pack layers as mornings are noticeably cool at 1200m elevation.
Peak crowds
November is one of Mawlynnong's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Weekend daytrippers from Shillong crowd the village. Weekday or overnight is better.
November is clear and beautiful. Combine with Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival.
The November story
November extends the post-monsoon window. Village looks picture-perfect. Combine with the Shillong-Cherrapunji-Dawki circuit.
Why November scores 8.0/10
Weather
Clear. 8-20°C. Dry. Good conditions.
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What to do in Mawlynnong this November
- 1Full-day waterfall exploration
- 2Living root bridge and sky walk visits
- 3Walk the award-winning clean village
- 4Stay in local guesthouses for cultural immersion
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Peak season travellers
- ✓Photographers
- ✓Families
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Getting cooler
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. |
| August | 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. |
| Novemberviewing | 8.0/10 | Clear. 8-20°C. Dry. Good conditions. |
| December | 6.0/10 | Cool 5-18°C. Dry. Quiet. |
What to pack for November
- ▸Light layers for cool mornings
- ▸Hat and sunglasses
- ▸Hiking boots
- ▸Water bottle and snacks
- ▸Light rain jacket
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