Situated on the Brahmaputra River, Guwahati is a port city in Assam, and hence, it experiences either a dry or wet climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 11 ?C to 36 ?C.

Best time to visit Guwahati

October-April is the best time to visit Guwahati.

Temperature of Guwahati during different seasons 

(1) Guwahati in Summer

April and May are the summer months. During the daytime, temperatures touch nearly 36°C. However, the nights are a bit bearable. This is not such a great time to take a trip but in April you can witness the celebration of Rongali or Bohag Bihu, a harvest festival where you can partake in the community feasts.

Places to see at this time

Summers is the off-season in Guwahati, so if you hate crowds (or want to save some money) then this would be an ideal time to hit some famous sightseeing points at leisure such as Kamakhya Mandir, Umananda Temple, and Dighli Pukri.

 

  Kamakhya Mandir   

 

Dighali Pukhuri

Things to do

Angling: The Jia Bhorili River provides ample opportunities to fish. The best time for angling is between November and April.

Kayaking: Kayak on the stretch of the Lohit River or take an adventurous ride from Charan Beel to Lohit River.

Ziplining: Zipline across Barnadi River in Bogamati. The stretch is not quite long but is thrilling. 

Food to try to beat the heat

Masor Tenga

A light dish perfect for summer, the dish is made of fish and slices of dried mangosteen.

Poita bhat

Cooked rice is soaked in water and fermented overnight. It is then served the next day (as breakfast) along with onion, mashed potato, mustard oil, chilli, and curd. This dish is cooling to the stomach.

(2) Guwahati in Monsoon

The monsoons last from June to September. It receives moderate to heavy rainfall during these months and is not an ideal time to visit. However, Guwahati enjoys a moderate climate during this season. 

Places to see at this time 

Guwahati has many places where you can spend considerable time indoors, such as museums, a planetarium, and a science center.

 Guwahati Planetarium   

Assam State Museum      

(3) Guwahati in Winter

Winters start from November and last till the end of February. The minimum temperature stays around 10°C. This is the perfect time to visit Guwahati and see its attractions. 

Places to see at this time 

Winter is the preferred season to visit Guwahati as the climate is pleasant throughout the day. This is the best time to enjoy Assam’s natural beauty. 

 Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

 

 Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden                     

Things to do

River cruise: The Brahmaputra river cruise features wildlife viewing, village walks, and tea garden visits. 

Tea factory tour: From the tea garden to your cup, a visit to one of Assam’s tea factory gives you an insight on how the famous Assam tea is made. Take a tour of the gardens and factory before sitting down with a cup of the tea estate’s tea.

Shop at Paltan Bazaar: This market is famous for tribal clothes and bamboo products. Don’t forget to try the local delicacies at the restaurants here.

Food to try to stay warm

Duck meat curry

Duck meat is cooked with ash gourd that gives it its unique taste. A prominent spice is black pepper. 

Paro Mangxo (pigeon meat)

Pigeon meat is cooked with onions and potatoes and spiced with garlic, ginger, pepper, and chillies.