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Different Types of
Seasons in India (2021) –
Winter, Spring, Summer,
Monsoon etc
by Travellers of India · July 21, 2020

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India has a “Tropical Monsoon” type of climate. Which means

there are difference types of seasons in India like Winter,
Spring, Summer & Monsoon. This is because a greater part of
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India lies in the tropical zone and its climate is greater

influenced by the monsoon winds. India is one of the few
countries that face a lot of variations in terms of seasons. A
total of six seasons are found in India. Besides, the intensity
of each season varies hanging on the terrain and other
factors such as topography, latitude, longitude, etc. Each
season transpires at different times covering the whole year.
The average time of each season differs from two to three
months.

Climatic Conditions of India

India has a diverse topography that leads to a range of

weather conditions and climates. The climate in India can be
broadly categorized as montane, tropical wet, tropical dry
and subtropical humid.

The tropical climate is found in Kerala, southern Assam,

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Western Ghats, and the
Lakshadweep islands. A tropical dry climate prevails in places
like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab,
Haryana, touring parts of Royal Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. A
subtropical humid climate is experienced in the north and
northeast parts of India. Montane or alpine climate prevails
in the country’s northernmost part that receives heavy
snowfall.

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The seasons in India are broadly classified as spring, summer,

autumn, winter, and monsoons. The winter season in India
starts in December and ends by the mid-week of February.
The spring season in India is the period between the months
of mid-February and April. The summer season in India starts
in April in the northwestern parts and in March in the other
parts of the country.

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This season continues until May. The monsoons are

experienced between June and August. The autumn season
in India refers to the post-monsoon period in the months of
October and November.

The types of seasons in India are based on several factors,

such as altitude, latitude, and pressure, and winds. The
latitude of India is shaped by the Tropic of Cancer that runs
through the Rann of Kuchchh. Consequently, the country
enjoys both tropical and subtropical climates. The high
altitude mountains of India help in keeping the winters
milder in the country. With respect to pressure and wind, the
country’s climatic conditions are greatly affected by the
change in pressure on the Himalayas.

Thus, India has a diverse climatic condition with different

seasons experienced in different months of the year. The
country’s winds and pressure, latitude, and altitude together
contribute to the climate change witnessed in India.

The main factors that influence the climate of India are:-

#1. Location

#2. Water bodies

#3. Relief features

#4. Monsoon winds

So, the climate of India varies from one region to another

region and from season to season.

Did you know?

The word “Monsoon” is derived from the Arabic word

“Mausim” which means seasons.

Table of contents

Different types of seasons in India

#1. Winter season in India (December – February)

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#2. Spring season in India (February – March)

#3. Summer season in India (March – May)

#4. Monsoon season in India (June – September)

#5. Autumn season in India (October – November)

#6. Pre winter season in India (Mid Oct – Mid Dec)

Different types of seasons in India

Total there are 6 types of seasons in India.

1. WINTER SEASON IN INDIA (December – February)

Winter is the most frigid season of all time. It is one of the six
seasons that come to pass in India. This season typically
begins from December and lasts till February. During winter
season in India, the days are smaller and the nights become
more lasting. In the course of this period, the temperature,
humidity, and rainfall are low.

During this season, the rays of the Sun fall vertically over the
Southern Hemisphere, India gets oblique rays of the Sun. The
sky is clear. It is cool in the north and warm in the south.
January is the coldest month. The hilly areas of Kashmir and
Himachal Pradesh record the lowest temperature. Dras near
Kargil has recorded the lowest temperature (-60°C). Dew and

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fogs are common. There is heavy snowfall in the mountain

areas. India gets only 2% of its annual rainfall during winter
season. There is heavy fog occasionally early in the mornings.
Thus, people love travelling  in India during this season.

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Climate:- Cold & hazy

Temperature (Avg):- 15 – 25 °C (varies across India)

Clothing:- Thick woolen clothes

Best Tourism Destinations in India while Winter Season

1. Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

2. Manali (Himachal Pradesh)

3. Auli (Uttarakhand)

4. Munnar (Kerala)

5. Wayanad (Kerala)

6. Puducherry

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2. SPRING SEASON IN INDIA (February – March)

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Spring refers to the season between winter and summer.

With the advent of February, the bleak winter season in India
emerges into the pleasant spring. Spring season in India
differs from country to country. In India, spring is usually
from February to April. In most western countries, spring
season in India begins from March to May as it depends on
their weather conditions and temperatures. The weather
begins to grow mild and agreeable. The weather is moderate
with pleasing zephyr.

The sun shines brightly all day long, greenery is found

everywhere, new flowers bloom everywhere, all plants and
trees grow new leaves. The sound of birds chirping is the
most pleasurable. Warm bright days ensue, and every heart
welcomes the pleasant change. The nights are starry and the
moonlight is all the more pleasant to the heart. The streams
and rivers which had gone dry begin to flow. It is because of
this green splendor that the poets are inspired to write
poems to sing its loveliness and charm. This season feels very
fresh and relaxing. The spring season in India is indeed the
merriest part of the year.

Climate:- Pleasant & sunny

Temperature (Avg):- 20 – 30 °C (varies across India)

Clothing:- Light jackets and easy dressing

Best Tourism Destinations in India while Spring Season

1. Yumthang valley (Sikkim)

2. Gulmarg (Himalayas)

3. Ziro valley (Arunachal Pradesh)

4. Ooty (Tamil Nadu)

3. SUMMER SEASON IN INDIA(March – May)

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Out of six seasons, summer rules the hottest part. Summer

season in India starts in the month of March (end) and lasts
until the end of May. In this period, the rays of the sun fall
perpendicularly over the lands. That’s the reason most
people avoid going out and getting tanned during day time.
In late nights and early mornings, there would be a fall in
temperature making a pleasant environment and during
middays, there would be high temperature due to the intense
heat outside. Thus, people use electric fans and air coolers to
keep themselves chill during this time. During this period
most of the schools and colleges are shut and vacations are
provided to students. Thus, people love travelling to hill
stations and beaches in this season to keep themselves cool
and enjoy their vacation.

During this season rivers and tanks go dry. The scarcity of

water is seen everywhere. Grass and leaves become
withered. We find cattle grazing drylands. This can be one of
the reasons why people hate this season. Despite all these,
summer season in India is the best season for fruits such as
mangoes, oranges, peach, watermelons, and other tasty
fruits that people love to eat. Thus, summer is the season
where people begin to battle it’s heat and other difficulties.

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During Summer
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There is also a convectional rain that occurs in this season.

People in India name it as:-

• Kalabaisakhi in West Bengal

• Andhis in Uttar Pradesh

• Mango showers in Kerala

• Coffee blossom in Karnataka

Climate:- Hot & sultry

Temperature (Avg):- 30 – 40 °C (varies across India).

Sometimes it’s even 45°C in places like Rajasthan.

Clothing:- Light-colored cotton clothes

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Best Tourism Destinations in India while Summer Season

1. Coorg (Karnataka)

2. Ooty (Tamil Nadu)

3. Goa beach (Goa)

4. Malpe beach – Udupi (Karnataka)

5. Wayanad (Kerala)

6. Sikkim

7. Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)

4. MONSOON SEASON IN INDIA (June – September)

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The monsoon season in India usually starts from June and

lasts till Mid-September. It is also named as the “South West
Monsoon” season. When Monsoon season in India arrives
after the tyrannical heat of the summer season in India, then
greenery spreads all over. Cold winds run everywhere, crops
flit in the fields, the faces of farmers begin to glow. People
also enjoy the rain and cold air. The dark clouds run in the
sky freely. It rains everywhere. Frogs croak in rainwater,
farmers go out with their bullocks to plow their fields, nature
seems to be very pleasant, cattle graze the fields with
pleasure, peacocks dance after the rain, many insects take
their birth, ants and lady velvety birds are seen all over the
fields also we see grasshoppers, snakes, earthworms, etc. and
many other beautiful things happen during this season.

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Maharashtra

Also, there are some drawbacks from this season. Roads are
covered with mud everywhere and it becomes difficult to
walk on achcha roads and streets. The trade becomes dull,
many businesses run in loss due to poor sales. Rivers and
streams overflow and cause flood. Due to this, crops get

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destroyed, houses collapse, Kachcha houses leaks, no shelter

for poor ones, and many other disasters transpire during this
season. But also, this season can’t be blamed as it provides us
food and most farmers are dependent on this season.

• Areas with low rainfall (< 50 cm) include the Thar desert of
Rajasthan, Haryana, Western Punjab, Gujarat, and some
places in north India.

• Areas with moderate rainfall (50 – 100 cm) include northern

Punjab, the peninsular region between the Western Ghats
and the Eastern Ghats, etc.

• Areas with heavy rainfall (100 – 200 cm) include Western

Ghats, Mawsynram, Himachal Pradesh, and other
northeastern regions of India.

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Himachal

Climate:- Wet & humid

Temperature (Avg):- 32 – 40 °C (varies across India)

Clothing:- Light clothes & rain coats

Best Tourism Destinations in India while Monsoon season

1. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

2. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)

3. Agumbe (Karnataka)

4. Shillong (Meghalaya)

5. Udaipur (Rajasthan)

5. AUTUMN SEASON IN INDIA (October – November)

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The Autumn season in India occurs after the rainy season

and before the winter season in India. This season starts
from September end and lasts till November. This is the best
season as it’s neither too hot nor cold. The season acts as a
transmitter of summer to winter season in India when the
days become shorter gradually. The unique thing about this
season is that the trees shed their leaves. That is the reason
why it is also known as fall.

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This season is not very good for cultivation because of less

availability of water due to no rain. Autumn is much
supportive. It is supportive to yeomen, smallholders,
husbandmen, countrymen, etc. as they don’t face any natural
challenges. Even if each season has its own beauty, autumn
season in india has a tremendous place in nature’s art. People
usually love autumn season in India to watch the changing
colors of the leaves. The colors here are most spectacular in
various places of India, heartening many to travel to these
regions to take in the scenery.

Climate:- Pleasant

Temperature (Avg):- 30 – 35 °C (varies across India)

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Clothing:- Knit fabrics and full sleeve shirts

Best Tourism Destinations in India while Autum Season

1. Kashmir

2. The Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh)

3. Mysore (Karnataka)

4. Meghalaya

5. Kalimpong (West Bengal)

6. PRE-WINTER SEASON IN INDIA (Mid Oct – Mid Dec)

According to the Gregorian calendar, this season prevails

from the mid of October to the mid of December. This season
is the transformation from Autumn to Winter. To speak of,
this season is actually the most pleasurable and gratifying
time of the year as the weather seems pleasing and enriching
one’s spirit of joyous that occur then.

During this season the nights are foggy, nippier, and

lingering and the trees are full of germinates loaded with
flowers. Ripe yellowish-leaves fall from the trees so that fresh
leaves can take their place. Numerous flowers such as
Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Water Lily, Rose, Jasmine, etc. bloom
during this season.

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Climate:- Cold as winter is coming

Temperature (Avg):- 20 – 30 °C (varies across India)

Clothing:- Sweaters and pullovers

Best Tourism Destinations in India while Pre- winter Season

1. Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

2. Manali (Himachal Pradesh)

3. Auli (Uttarakhand)

4. Munnar (Kerala)

5. Wayanad (Kerala)

6. Puducherry

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relish

Lets check out what are the Frequently Asked Questions on

Seasons in India:

Q1. What are the 6 seasons in India?

Ans. The Hindu Calendar classifies the seasons in India into

six types, namely, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, pre-
winter, and winter. These seasons are referred to the
calendar as Vasant (spring), Varsha (monsoon), Grishma
(summer), Hemant (pre-winter), and Shita or Shishir (winter).

Q2. How many types of seasons are there?

Ans. Spring, summer, winter, and autumn are the 4 types of

seasons in the world. But seasons are the features of the
temperate zones; the regions around the equator do not
experience changes in temperature.

Q3. How many types of seasons are there in India?

Ans. The geographical features of India bring 5 types of

seasons to the country. These are summer, winter, monsoon,

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autumn, and spring. But the Hindu calendar recognizes

another season called the pre-winter season.

Q4. Which is the coldest place in India?

Ans. The Siachen Glaciers is the coldest place in India, with a

temperature that falls as low as -50 degrees Celsius. This
place is located at 5,755 meters above sea level. The Siachen
is followed by Dras in Ladakh, which is the world’s second
coldest place to be inhabited.

Q5. Which is the hottest city in India?

Ans. Sri Ganganagar of Rajasthan can be regarded as the

hottest city in India. Summers are extremely hot with
temperatures rising to 50 degrees Celsius. But a stark
contrast in temperature is observed during the winters when
temperatures fall at 0 degrees Celsius.

Q6. Which is the hottest state in India?

Ans. Rajasthan is regarded as the hottest state in India. The

place has an average temperature of above 35 degrees
Celsius. During summers, the temperature rises to 50
degrees Celsius.

Q7. Which Indian city has the best weather?

Ans. Bangalore is usually referred to as the city with the most

pleasant weather in the country. Bangalore does not
experience extreme temperatures in any of the seasons.

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