Fair
Guwahati in February
Assam, India
February warms and the city springs to life. Pre-Bihu energy building.
The February story
February is comfortable. Good month to transit through before heading to NE destinations opening for season.
Why February scores 3/5
Weather
Warming 12-27°C. Pre-spring. Pleasant.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy — city driving, traffic can be heavy.. road condition: Good highways connecting to all NE states.. public transport: City buses, autos, Ola/Uber available. Railway station central.. from nearest city: Major city with direct flights from Delhi (2.5hr), Mumbai (3.5hr), Kolkata (1.5hr).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDMA Assam, NDRF battalion stationed in Guwahati. helpline: 100 (police), 108 (ambulance), 1091 (women). ambulance: 108 active. Private ambulance services available.. police station: Multiple — Paltan Bazar PS, Pan Bazar PS, Dispur PS. nearest hospital: GMCH (Guwahati Medical College) — well-equipped. Nemcare Hospital, Downtown Hospital (private)
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G coverage. All networks work. Last point of full connectivity before rural NE.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Major city with all facilities, Brahmaputra river cruise is exciting, Zoo and Science City, Good food and medical access
Elevation
55m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Nothing major
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Low season. Brahmaputra calm. |
| Februaryviewing | 3/5 | Warming 12-27°C. Pre-spring. Pleasant. |
| March | 4/5 | Warm 15-30°C. Spring. Holi festivities. Pleasant. |
| April | 4/5 | Hot 20-32°C. Rongali Bihu (mid-April) — Assamese New Year. Biggest festival. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon. Humid. Thunder showers. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. 24-33°C. Very heavy rain. Brahmaputra floods. Ambubachi Mela. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Brahmaputra at flood stage. Major flooding. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. 24-32°C. Flood risk continues. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating. 22-32°C. Rain decreasing. City recovering. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. 18-30°C. Clear skies. Durga Puja festivities. |
| November | 4/5 | Pleasant 14-28°C. Best weather. Clear. Low humidity. |
| December | 3/5 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Holiday season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Major city with direct flights from Delhi (2.5hr), Mumbai (3.5hr), Kolkata (1.5hr).. Roads: Good highways connecting to all NE states.. Self-drive: Easy — city driving, traffic can be heavy.. Public transport: City buses, autos, Ola/Uber available. Railway station central.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
55m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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