Best Time To Visit Mahabaleshwar

Summer is the shoulder season in Mahabaleshwar. The city's hills make a lovely summer retreat for visitors from all over the plains of Maharashtra and India. Families spend their summer vacations here and leave with a sense of awe and bittersweet memories. While the sun is warm, it never gets uncomfortable. The temperature fluctuates between 17 and 32 degrees Celsius, and the region receives little to no rainfall. The weather is perfect for trekking, seeing sunrises at Monkey Point, renting bicycles and taking a tour of the city, and visiting the lake for a Shikara ride.

On the Koppen scale, the hill station is classified under ‘AW’, a tropical savanna climate with a dry winter. It rains heavily during the monsoon season, which is the off-season for tourists in Mahabaleshwar. The humidity is 90-95%, and it rains on average 20 days a month between June and September. While this makes the hill station look ravishing, moving around can be difficult. You can find easy and affordable accommodation in the off-season, but many activities are shut down, leaving you to plan adventures on your own. Mahabaleshwar's many serene lakes and gushing waterfalls come to life in the monsoon season, further enhancing its beauty.

Winter in Mahabaleshwar lasts from November to February. During this time, visitors can feel the cool breezes and a mild chill in the air. The temperature remains between 15 degrees and 28 degrees Celsius, and carrying a light jacket or shawl will be enough to keep you comfortable and cosy. This is an ideal time for newlyweds, honeymooners, and couples, as they can cherish some snuggles and romance with their significant other. It is the peak tourist season and the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar. The weather is incredibly pleasant, and visitors can go sightseeing without worrying about rain or sun. Winter is also the time of strawberry harvests. You can go fruit-picking, buy authentic jams and marmalades straight from the orchards, and enjoy the many ways strawberries are prepared in the local cuisine.