Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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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
37°C
Average low
22°C
Rainfall
34mm

Where this month sits in the year

The hottest month of the year in India. The 9th wettest month, at 4% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in April

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • April 3 Good Friday
  • April 14 Vaisakhi
  • April 14 Mesadi
  • April 14 Ambedkar Jayanti
  • April 15 Bahag Bihu
  • April 7 Ugadi
  • April 7 Gudi Padwa
  • April 15 Rama Navami

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Bengaluru, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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