Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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India in September: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What September 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
28°C
Average low
19°C
Rainfall
143mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 9th warmest month of India's year. The 3rd wettest month, at 15% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in September

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

  • September 4 Janmashtami
  • September 4 Janmashtami (Smarta)
  • September 14 Ganesh Chaturthi
  • September 12 Onam
  • September 30 First Day of Sharad Navratri

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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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