India
India in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in India in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in India in September?
- Chennai is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (94°F) in September; Darjeeling is the coolest at 22°C (71°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in India in September?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Chennai (29°C (84°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Chennai
Coolest
22°
Darjeeling
Driest
55 mm
Jodhpur
Warmest sea
29°
Chennai
Across India, September highs run from 22°C (71°F) (Darjeeling) to 35°C (94°F) (Chennai). On average it is about as warm as August. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Shimla, Srinagar, and Manali.
Best places in India in September
90 
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh · India
22° / 15° 168 mm Sep
90
Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir · India
28° / 14° 37 mm Sep
90
Manali
Himachal Pradesh · India
22° / 13° 134 mm Sep
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76
Mumbai
Maharashtra · India
31° / 25° 306 mm Sep
94
Mount Abu
Rajasthan · India
26° / 19° 259 mm Sep
90
Leh
Ladakh · India
20° / 6° 9 mm Sep
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88
Dharamsala
Himachal Pradesh · India
26° / 18° 312 mm Sep
91
Dalhousie
Himachal Pradesh · India
26° / 16° 206 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 31° | 24° | 153 mm | 27° | 81 |
| Mumbai | 31° | 25° | 306 mm | — | 76 |
| Darjeeling | 22° | 15° | 424 mm | — | 75 |
| Kochi | 30° | 24° | 309 mm | — | 74 |
| Mysuru | 28° | 19° | 101 mm | — | 72 |
| Udaipur | 31° | 22° | 122 mm | — | 68 |
| Chennai | 35° | 25° | 123 mm | 29° | 64 |
| Hyderabad | 31° | 22° | 172 mm | — | 58 |
| Jaipur | 33° | 24° | 92 mm | — | 55 |
| Jodhpur | 34° | 25° | 55 mm | — | 54 |
| Amritsar | 34° | 23° | 77 mm | — | 53 |
| Delhi | 34° | 25° | 123 mm | — | 51 |
| New Delhi | 34° | 25° | 121 mm | — | 51 |
| Agra | 34° | 25° | 146 mm | — | 50 |
| Varanasi | 33° | 26° | 205 mm | — | 46 |
| Kolkata | 33° | 26° | 289 mm | — | 36 |
Festivals in India in September
- Bathukamma Flower Festival of Telangana State
- Rajasthan Film Festival Film festival
- Abhiruchi Sports Day Day to celebrate sports in Assam
- All Lights India International Film Festival Film festival
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in India in September?
Average daytime highs range from 22° in Darjeeling to 35° in Chennai.
Can you swim in India in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Chennai at about 29°.