The summer season in Indore starts from March till the end of June. Due to the it's high elevation and inland location, Indore climate remains quiet extreme during this period.  At the middle of the summer season, Indore temperature prevails somewhere around 36°C and 45°C and the humidity remains low. Indore weather in may is the hottest.  However, the evenings and nights are better as the cool breeze, known as Shab-e-Malwa, flows through the city of Indore. To enjoy sightseeing at the various attractions at its best, summer in not the best season to visit Indore.

Indore is hit by monsoon in July and lasts till September. The rainfall in Indore is quite frequent and heavy with temperatures region down to 26°C. The maximum rainfall in Indore is experienced in the month of July and September when the place receives rainfall of around 890 to 970 mm. Indore monsoons are quite humid but offer a cool and pleasant climate. Tourists do visit Indore in monsoon and enjoy sightseeing at attractions like Bijasen Tekri, Lalbagh Palace, Geeta Bhawan, Kanch Mandir and Meghdoot Upvan but unpredictable monsoon showers can hamper one or the other outdoor activities.

Considered the best time to visit Indore, winter lasts from October to February and is regarded as the peak season for Indore tourism.  Winter is the most pleasant time of the year in Indore with pleasant, cool days and chilling nights. During this season, the Indore temperature drops down to 8°C to 28°C making it the best season to visit Indore and explore the city during the day as well as night. Apart from the pleasant climate and the royal ambience, the comfortable environment provides tourists an opportunity to visit all the famous attractions in Indore including the Gomatgiri, Bada Ganpati Temple, Krishnapura Chhatri and Sukh Niwas Palace. Many portal festivals are also held during this season including the famous Rang Panchami festival celebrated with great pomp during the month of March.