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India in April: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What April is actually like in India — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 39°C
- Average low
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 55mm
Where this month sits in the year
The hottest month of the year in India. The 7th wettest month, at 3% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in April
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- April 14, 2027 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Jayanti · Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday
- April 15, 2027 Ram Navami
- April 18, 2027 Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira's Birthday
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kolkata, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.