Weather in Guwahati, Assam
Guwahati, India is a significant urban centre in the state of Assam. Sitting at roughly 26.1°N, it falls in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
Climate Overview
Central India receives substantial monsoon rainfall from June to September, with the Western Ghats creating a rain shadow effect on the eastern side. Guwahati's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Guwahati
Guwahati's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 23 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Guwahati
Live conditions in Guwahati — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Guwahati? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Assam.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Guwahati
For the week ahead in Guwahati, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Guwahati
Air quality in Guwahati is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Guwahati.
Quick facts about Guwahati
Guwahati has a population of about 9,57,352; sits at 26.14°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Assam often type the weather query in Assamese (অসমীয়া). The Assamese word for weather is বতাহ-পানী, commonly transliterated as botah-pani, botahpani. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Guwahati. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Assam
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Assam. See the "More in Assam" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.