Mawsynram in February
Meghalaya, India
Driest month but nights dip near freezing at this elevation
February continues the dry window. Warming slightly.
The February story
Similar to January. Drive from Shillong (65km) is scenic through Khasi Hills. Mawjymbuin Cave accessible.
Why February scores 6.0/10
Weather
February continues the dry window. Warming slightly.
What to do in Mawsynram this February
- 1Mawjymbuin Cave exploration
- 2Warming during day, cold nights testing endurance
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Extreme climate seekers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those uncomfortable with cold nights
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. |
| Februaryviewing | 6.0/10 | February continues the dry window. Warming slightly. |
| March | 6.0/10 | Warming. 8-20°C. Pleasant. Light showers starting. |
| April | 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 February
- ▸Heavy warm layers
- ▸Thermal base layers
- ▸Waterproof jacket
- ▸Hiking boots
- ▸Warm hat, gloves, and scarf
Nearby in Meghalaya scoring high in February
How to reach Mawsynram
Airport
Shillong (Umroi) — 65km; Guwahati — 160km
Rail
Guwahati — 175km
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