Mawsynram in April
Meghalaya, India
April rains intensify here, turning trails muddy and views hazy
Peak crowds
April is one of Mawsynram's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. So few visitors that crowding is never an issue. Monsoon is extreme — 10m+ annual rainfall.
April sees rain increase as monsoon approaches. The landscape gets greener.
The April story
April still works as a day trip but carry rain gear. The irony of visiting the wettest place and needing rain gear is part of the fun.
Why April scores 6.0/10
Weather
Warm. 10-22°C. Rain increasing. Green.
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What to do in Mawsynram this April
- 1Brief morning cave visits
- 2Brief hiking windows between rains
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
Who should think twice
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Those uncomfortable with early monsoon rains
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Driest month. 5-15°C. The wettest place on Earth at its driest — ironic and interesting. |
| February | 6.0/10 | February continues the dry window. Warming slightly. |
| March | 6.0/10 | Warming. 8-20°C. Pleasant. Light showers starting. |
| Aprilviewing | 6.0/10 | Warm. 10-22°C. Rain increasing. Green. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Monsoon building. 12-22°C. Heavy rain. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Full monsoon. 14-20°C. Extreme rainfall — 2500mm+ this month. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak rainfall. 14-20°C. Wettest month — 3000mm+. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Heavy monsoon. 14-20°C. Still extreme. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing but still heavy. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Dry spells return. Green landscape. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Dry. 8-20°C. Clear. Pleasant. |
| December | 6.0/10 | Dry. 5-18°C. Cold but clear. |
What to pack for April
- ▸Rain jacket
- ▸Quick-dry clothing
- ▸Waterproof bag
- ▸Hiking boots with grip
- ▸Umbrella
Nearby in Meghalaya scoring high in April
How to reach Mawsynram
Airport
Shillong (Umroi) — 65km; Guwahati — 160km
Rail
Guwahati — 175km
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