Shillong in November
Meghalaya, India
Go in November—cherry blossoms peak, weather stays clear and cool, but book accommodation by early month as festival week fills fast.
Peak crowds
November is one of Shillong's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Cherry Blossom Festival in November draws big crowds.
November brings the legendary Cherry Blossom Festival — Shillong's hills turn pink-white with Prunus cerasoides. The India International Cherry Blossom Festival (mid-November) is Asia's biggest.
The November story
The Cherry Blossom Festival transforms Shillong. Ward's Lake area blooms pink. Cultural performances, music, food stalls. Book 2-3 weeks ahead for festival week. Clear weather for all day trips.
Why November scores 10.0/10
Weather
Cherry Blossom Festival! 8-20°C. Clear weather. Cultural peak.
Festivals this month
Cherry Blossom Festival
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What to do in Shillong this November
- 1Attend Cherry Blossom Festival
- 2Hike peak-season trails
- 3Visit Don Bosco Museum
- 4Explore live music scene
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Festival-goers
- ✓Peak-season explorers
- ✓All traveller types
Who should think twice
- ✗Accommodation fills for festival week
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 4-15°C. Clear skies, low tourists. Cherry Blossom afterglow. Live music scene year-round. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Cool 5-16°C. Pre-spring. Clear views of hills. Quiet month. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 8-20°C. Spring flowers begin. Pleasant weather. Good trekking month. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 10-22°C. Peak spring. Best weather. Tourist season begins. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Warm 12-24°C. Pre-monsoon showers begin late May. Still good. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon arrives. 15-22°C. Heavy rain. Waterfalls spectacular but roads risky. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 16-22°C. Very heavy rain. Landslide risk. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 16-22°C. Heavy rain but slightly less than July. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 14-22°C. Rain decreasing. Green everywhere. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon perfection. 10-22°C. Clear skies, green hills, minimal rain. |
| Novemberviewing | 10.0/10 | Cherry Blossom Festival! 8-20°C. Clear weather. Cultural peak. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Cool 5-18°C. Clear weather. Holiday season. Christmas celebrations big here. |
What to pack for November
- ▸Light jacket
- ▸Camera
- ▸Comfortable shoes
- ▸Water bottle
- ▸Hat
Nearby in Meghalaya scoring high in November
How to reach Shillong
Airport
Shillong (Umroi) — 30km; Guwahati — 130km
Rail
Guwahati — 104km
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