October weather forecast
India

In October, India begins its transition into the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season. The southwest monsoon completely withdraws from most parts of the country, paving the way for clearer skies and a steady decline in humidity levels.

Northern India, comprising cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow, sees a significant decrease in rainfall and temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). October provides a reprieve from the humidity of the preceding months, bringing relatively dry and comfortable weather.

In western India, the Thar Desert sees a marked reduction in rainfall, with temperatures stabilizing between 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). The dry and warm weather characteristic of the desert starts to return, albeit the nights become noticeably cooler.

The southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, start to experience the northeast monsoon's onset, leading to a secondary peak in rainfall, particularly along the east coast. Temperatures remain relatively mild, averaging between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Eastern India, including West Bengal and Odisha, welcomes the retreating monsoon, with significant reductions in rainfall. Cities like Kolkata witness the departure of the high humidity levels of the preceding months, offering more pleasant weather conditions.

In contrast, the Himalayan region, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, starts to feel the onset of winter, especially towards the end of the month. Daytime temperatures hover between 10°C (50°F) to 20°C (68°F), with nighttime temperatures dropping to single digits, particularly in the higher altitudes.

October heralds a shift in India's climatic pattern, as the country moves from the monsoon to the post-monsoon season. Rainfall decreases considerably across the country, except in certain areas of southern India. Temperatures begin to drop, particularly towards the end of the month, setting the stage for the impending winter season.

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• Mumbai - October »
  In Mumbai in October, the average water temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F). On the first day of October in Mumbai sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:26 pm.
• Hyderabad - October »
  In Hyderabad, in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hyderabad, during October, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
• Kolkata - October »
  In Kolkata in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kolkata, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Chennai - October »
  In Chennai during October, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. Chennai, during October nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F).
• Pune - October »
  In Pune, in October, during 4.6 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In October, in Pune the rain falls for 4.6 days.
• Ahmedabad - October »
  As September turns into October in Ahmedabad, the average high-temperatures rest at a fiery hot 35.7°C (96.3°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. In Ahmedabad during October, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Jaipur - October »
  In Jaipur in October, during 1.3 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Jaipur, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:13 pm.
• Surat - October »
  In Surat, India, during October, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In Surat in October, the average water temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F).
• Lucknow - October »
  In Lucknow in October, during 1.7 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Lucknow, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:52 pm.
• Kanpur - October »
  In Kanpur, India, in October, during 2.1 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kanpur during October, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
• Nagpur - October »
  On the last day of October, in Nagpur, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:38 pm IST. On the first day of October in Nagpur, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:01 pm.
• Indore - October »
  October marks the advent of autumn in Indore, with a conspicuous drop in the day's heat and a mildly cool climate taking over. In Indore, in October, during 5.6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.