Climate in India 

Srinagar is best from March to October, July to August can be unpleasant, cold and damp in winter. Shimla is higher and therefore colder in winter and places like Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Manali under several feet of snow (December to March) and temperatures in Ladakh can be extremely cold. The road to Leh is open from June to September. Lightweight to medium weights clothing from March to October and warmer wear for winter is recommended.

Extreme climate, warm inland from April to mid June falling to almost freezing at night in winter, between November and February summers hot with monsoons between June and September. Lightweight cottons and linens in summer with warmer clothes in winter and on cooler evenings are recommended. Waterproofing is essential during monsoons.

Madhya Pradesh state escapes very worst of hot season but monsoon are heavy between July and September. Temperatures fall at night during winter. Lightweight most of the year with warmer clothes during evenings particularly in winter, waterproofing during monsoon rains is recommended.

November to February is most comfortable, although evenings can be cold. Summers can be extremely hot with monsoon rainfall between Mid June and Mid September. Lightweight cottons and linens most of the year with warmer clothes for cooler winters and waterproofing essential in monsoon are recommended.

The most pleasant weather is from November to March. Monsoon rains between late April and July. Summer temperatures not as high as northern Indian although humidity is extreme. Cool breeze on coast. Inland, Mysore and Bijapur have pleasant climate with relatively low rainfall. Lightweights all year with warmer clothes for cooler evenings particularly in winter and waterproofing during monsoon are recommended.

Tamil Nadu experiences northeast monsoon between October and December and temperatures and humidity are high round the year. Hills can be cold in winter. Hyderabad is hot but less humid in summer and much cooler in winter. Lightweight cottons and lines, waterproofing in monsoon, warmer clothes in winter particularly in hills are recommended.