Weather in Maharashtra

Winter season set in from October and last till February in Maharashtra. Like any other season, the Maharashtra weather in winter is also different according to the place you are in. Temperatures are pleasantly cooling the cities of Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur while the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar, Matheran and Khandala are normally chilly. The temperatures hover around 8- 24 degree Celsius in winters. It is one of the best times to visit Maharashtra as the cool and pleasant weather of the state makes everyone comfortable during the exploration tours.

Summers are hot in Maharashtra with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees in most parts of the state. Mumbai being near sea experiences moderate climb in the mercury. But other parts like Latur, Kolhapur, and Solapur experience the higher temperatures. Summers start from March and last till May in Maharashtra. During this season the weather becomes hot and humid during the daytime which makes almost impossible for the tourist to explore the famous attractions.

Monsoons are normally characterized by the heavy rain in Maharashtra. The presence of the sea and the Western Ghats is responsible for this. The hill station of Mahabaleshwar experiences one of the heaviest rainfalls in India. Mumbai rains are notorious for being particularly heavy. The rainy season starts from June and lasts till September in Maharashtra. It is the best time to visit the hill stations as the rain enhances the beauty of the lush green surroundings. This is not a good time for adventure lovers as one cannot try their hands on the water sports activities and other adventure sports.

The climate of Maharashtra is normally pleasant and moderate during the monsoon and winter season.