Guwahati, Assam Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Guwahati, Assam gets 1510 mm of precipitation a year over about 116 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 11°C).

Guwahati climate at a glance

Subtropical monsoon climate

Guwahati, Assam has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 24°C in January to 33°C in August. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Guwahati get?

Guwahati gets 1510 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 116 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 91% of India.

June is the wettest month, with 284 mm. November is the driest, with 8 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 20.

Guwahati weather by month

Guwahati weather in January

In January, Guwahati averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The January record high is 30°C (1977) and the record low is 0°C (1975). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Guwahati weather in February

In February, Guwahati averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (1988) and the record low is 3°C (2020).

Guwahati weather in March

In March, Guwahati averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 9°C (1981).

Guwahati weather in April

In April, Guwahati averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 157 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2014) and the record low is 11°C (1981).

Guwahati weather in May

In May, Guwahati averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 226 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 16°C (1975).

Guwahati weather in June

In June, Guwahati averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 284 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 15% of daylight hours. The June record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1973).

Guwahati weather in July

In July, Guwahati averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 261 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. The sun is out about 8% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (1973) and the record low is 22°C (2015).

Guwahati weather in August

In August, Guwahati averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 236 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 22°C (2015).

Guwahati weather in September

In September, Guwahati averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 148 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 20°C (1986).

Guwahati weather in October

In October, Guwahati averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 93 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2009) and the record low is 16°C (2023).

Guwahati weather in November

In November, Guwahati averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The November record high is 37°C (1976) and the record low is 4°C (1989).

Guwahati weather in December

In December, Guwahati averages a high of 25°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (2014) and the record low is 5°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Guwahati

November is the sunniest month in Guwahati, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 8%. Over the year the sun shines about 44% of daylight hours. Guwahati is cloudier than 64% of India.

Humidity peaks in June at 86% and is lowest in March at 64%.

Guwahati has about 84 days a year above 32°C. Guwahati is cooler than 77% of India.

Guwahati weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Guwahati station is 41°C, on April 24, 2014. The coldest is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 370 mm of rain, on May 26, 1981.

25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Guwahati

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 12°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 20°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January11 mm279%63%30°
February23 mm374%64%38°
March54 mm564%65%39°
April157 mm1369%51%41°11°
May226 mm1778%38%39°16°
June284 mm1886%15%39°18°
July261 mm2086%8%39°22°
August236 mm1686%10%38°22°
September148 mm1285%18%38°20°
October93 mm684%50%37°16°
November8.4 mm277%76%37°
December9.4 mm178%68%33°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Guwahati climate questions

How much rain does Guwahati get?

Guwahati gets 1510 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 116 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Guwahati?

June is the wettest month in Guwahati, with 284 mm. November is the driest, with 8 mm.

How many rainy days does Guwahati have a year?

Guwahati has about 116 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 20.

What is the hottest month in Guwahati?

July is the warmest month in Guwahati, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Guwahati?

January is the coldest month in Guwahati, with an average low of 11°C.

What is the record high temperature in Guwahati?

The record high at the Guwahati station is 41°C, set on April 24, 2014. The record low is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Guwahati?

November is the sunniest month in Guwahati, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Guwahati?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station GAUHATI (19 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station GAUHATI.