Silchar climate
Silchar (Assam, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 2,911 mm115 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Silchar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 1152 | 1864 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1457 | 2169 | 301.2 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 873.4 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2272 | 2781 | 30312 |
| May | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 42717 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 53921 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 52321 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 42717 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 33813 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1857.3 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1763 | 2272 | 240.9 |
| Dec | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 210.8 |
| Year | 3391 | 1152 | 2577 | 2,911115 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 29% | 4.0 | 10:45 |
| Feb | 64% | 29% | 4.8 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 59% | 44% | 5.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 72% | 66% | 5.3 | 12:43 |
| May | 80% | 80% | 4.9 | 13:20 |
| Jun | 87% | 90% | 4.5 | 13:40 |
| Jul | 88% | 94% | 4.6 | 13:32 |
| Aug | 87% | 90% | 4.8 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 87% | 83% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 83% | 56% | 4.4 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 80% | 28% | 4.3 | 10:54 |
| Dec | 78% | 27% | 3.8 | 10:36 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Silchar is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C76 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.3 °C20.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,911 mm115 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January. The wettest month is June (539 mm21 in), the driest is January (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 59% in March to 88% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in October to 4 km/h (3 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Silchar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (539 mm21 in) and humid (87% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Silchar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2476 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3289 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1865 to 24 °C76 °F, about 272 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 32 °C90 °F, lows around 26 °C78 °F, about 496 mm20 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1763 to 25 °C77 °F, about 182 mm7.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Silchar compares
Compared with Sylhet, about 94 km to the west, Silchar has practically the same average temperature and receives 21% less precipitation (2,911 mm115 in vs 3,707 mm146 in).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Silchar is the 314th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Sylhet (Bangladesh, Cwa), Mymensingh (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Ashuganj City (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Sylhet 94 km · 25 °C77 °F · 3,707 mm146 in
- Imphal 116 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Aizawl 122 km · 19 °C66 °F · 2,143 mm84 in
- Shillong 124 km · 16 °C61 °F · 3,043 mm120 in
- Dimapur 152 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,410 mm55 in
- Nagaon 170 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,629 mm64 in
- Guwahati 184 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,012 mm79 in
- Agartala 189 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,295 mm90 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Silchar?
August is the warmest month in Silchar, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Silchar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Silchar?
June is the wettest month with about 539 mm (21.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Silchar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 255 m, while Silchar lies at about 24 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.