Weather in Silchar, Assam
Silchar is a mid-sized city in Assam, India, with a semi-arid to humid subtropical climate driven by the South Asian monsoon cycle.
Climate Overview
The southwest monsoon dominates central India from June through September. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat all receive the bulk of their rain in these four months. Temperatures in Silchar range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Silchar
Silchar's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 19 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. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- 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 Silchar
Wondering what the weather is like in Silchar right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Silchar. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Silchar
For the week ahead in Silchar, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Silchar
Air quality in Silchar is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Silchar typically enjoys cleaner air than the major metros, though pre-monsoon dust and winter fog can push AQI into the moderate range.
Quick facts about Silchar
Silchar has a population of about 1,78,865; sits at 24.83°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 Silchar. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Assam
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