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Best time: Oct–Feb
Pune sits at about 560 m on the Deccan plateau, behind the Sahyadri hills, so it is drier and milder than Mumbai. Daytime highs run from 28 °C in the monsoon to 38 °C in April, and winter nights drop to 11–15 °C. November to February is dry and clear, March to May is hot, and the monsoon arrives around 10 June. The table above gives the averages by month; below is what each season is like.
May heat to 38°C; moderate monsoonMonth by month
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| Month | °C | Rain | Humidity | Season |
| January | 11–30 | 1 mm · 0 d | 62% | Best time |
| February | 13–32 | 0 mm · 0 d | 51% | Best time |
| March | 16–36 | 3 mm · 0 d | 40% | Good time |
| April | 20–38 | 7 mm · 1 d | 36% | Good time |
| May | 23–37 | 20 mm · 1 d | 47% | Better avoid |
| June | 23–32 | 184 mm · 9 d | 71% | Good time |
| July | 22–28 | 190 mm · 13 d | 81% | Good time |
| August | 22–28 | 156 mm · 11 d | 83% | Good time |
| September | 21–30 | 140 mm · 8 d | 79% | Good time |
| October | 19–32 | 105 mm · 6 d | 69% | Best time |
| November | 15–31 | 28 mm · 2 d | 63% | Best time |
| December | 12–30 | 7 mm · 0 d | 64% | Best time |
Long-term averages from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Open in India GOWhat each season is like
November to February: dry and cool. Days of 30–32 °C, nights of 11–15 °C; January is the coolest, with average lows of 11 °C. From December to February there is barely any rain (0–7 mm a month) and humidity is moderate. Mornings and evenings ask for a light layer.
March to May: the hot months. Highs climb to 36 °C in March and 38 °C in April, with humidity down to 36–40 %. May is a degree cooler by day, but its nights are the warmest of the year, about 23 °C as in June, and Wikipedia notes dusty winds in May; the first pre-monsoon showers bring about 20 mm. The record is 43.3 °C, set on 30 April 1897.
June to September: the monsoon. On IMD's normal dates the southwest monsoon reaches Pune around 10 June. July is the wettest month (about 190 mm over 13 rainy days), with June, August and September at 140–184 mm. Days fall to 28–32 °C and humidity rises to 71–83 %. Pune lies on the leeward side of the Sahyadri range, so the monsoon here is moderate: rain comes on 8–13 days a month, not every day, and the hills west of the city turn green.
October: the turn. The monsoon normally withdraws from Pune around 9 October, so the month still averages about 105 mm over six days before the dry season sets in. Days reach 32 °C again.
Best time to visit Pune
October to February is the best window: dry, sunny and cool at night, good for the old city on foot and for the forts around Pune. March and April are hot but dry. May is the month to avoid, with the year's warmest nights before the rain. The monsoon months are marked good rather than bad here: the rain is moderate, and the hills west of the city turn green. More in best time to visit Pune.
Festivals and the weather they fall in
Pune's biggest events fall in three different seasons; the full list is in festivals in Pune.
The Wari halt: June–July
The palkhis of Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram pass through Pune in June or July, in the first days of the roughly 20-day walk to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi, in the monsoon: plan for rain on the street. Walking with the Wari
Ganeshotsav: late monsoon
Ganesh Chaturthi (4–14 September 2027) usually lands in August or September, when showers come on 8–11 days a month and nights stay around 21–22 °C. Ganesh Chaturthi
Sawai Gandharva: December
The Hindustani classical music festival is held every December, in the dry season, with nights around 12 °C: bring a layer for the late concerts.
What to pack
Pune never needs a heavy coat, but the cool winter nights and the monsoon are worth planning for.
- A light layer — For December–February evenings and early mornings, when it drops to 11–13 °C.
- An umbrella or rain jacket — From June to September, and into the first days of October.
- Sun protection and water — For March–May, when afternoons reach 36–38 °C, and for any fort climb.
- Shoes that cope with mud — Monsoon trails on Vetal Tekdi and the forts turn slippery.
Today's weather and alerts
The figures on this page are long-term averages, not a forecast. For today's weather, the next days and heavy-rain warnings, check the India Meteorological Department: mausam.imd.gov.in.
FAQ
Is AC needed in Pune?
Mostly from March to May, when daytime highs reach 36–38 °C and May nights stay near 23 °C. From November to February nights fall to 11–15 °C, and in the monsoon days are 28–32 °C.
Why is there sudden rain in Pune?
Outside the June–September monsoon, rain comes as short showers: May averages about 20 mm, and October still gets about 105 mm because the monsoon normally withdraws from Pune only around 9 October.
Does it snow in Pune?
No. The coldest month, January, averages lows of about 11 °C and highs of 30 °C.
Which is the hottest month in Pune?
April has the highest daytime average, 38 °C; May is warmest overall, with highs of 37 °C and nights of about 23 °C.
When is the rainy season in Pune?
From about 10 June, the IMD normal onset date, to about 9 October. July is the wettest month, with about 190 mm.
What is the best time to visit Pune?
October to February: dry days of 30–32 °C and cool nights. May is the month to avoid.
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Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.