Plan your trip · Pune
Best time to visit Pune
October to February is the most comfortable time in Pune, with warm days and cool nights. The monsoon from June to September is the season for Sinhagad and the ghats, and April and May are the hardest months for walking the old town.
❄️ Winter
RecommendedOct – Feb
Warm and still humid in October, then dry and mild from November to February — the comfortable season, with cool early mornings.
Pack: light cottons, with a light layer for early mornings and after dark.
Plan a winter day →☀️ Summer
Mar – May
Hot and dry from March, peaking in the high 30s °C in April and May. Mornings and evenings are the time to be out.
Pack: loose light cottons, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Plan a summer day →🌧️ Monsoon
Jun – Sep
The rain arrives in June and runs to September — steady through July and August, heaviest towards the Ghats, with local flooding after a big downpour. Much cooler and greener than the summer.
Pack: an umbrella or rain shell, quick-dry clothes and grippy footwear.
Plan a monsoon day →October to February: the easy months
After the rains end in late September or early October, the air clears and the hills stay green for a few weeks. October can still feel warm in the afternoon. November to February is dry, with pleasant days and cool nights. December and January mornings can be cold enough for a jacket, and the Sawai Gandharva music festival usually takes place in December. This is the best time for long walks in the old peths and clear views from Sinhagad.
March to May: hot and dry
The heat builds through March. April and May are the hottest months, with afternoon highs close to 40 °C. Nights are cooler than in Mumbai, but walking at midday is tiring. Visit monuments early in the morning, rest after lunch and go out again in the evening. A mango mastani helps.
June to September: the monsoon
The monsoon usually reaches Pune in June. The city gets steady rain and cloudy skies, but not the extreme downpours of Mahabaleshwar or Lonavala. The ghats to the west turn green, and Sinhagad is covered in mist. That makes it the most popular time for the fort, especially at weekends. Paths get slippery and small landslides can close roads after heavy rain, so check conditions before you drive up.
Ganeshotsav
The ten-day Ganesh festival falls in August or September. Pandals fill every neighbourhood, dhol-tasha groups practise and perform in the streets, and the immersion processions on the last day go on late into the night. Book rooms early and expect road closures in the old town.
Which month to pick
- For comfortable sightseeing: November to February.
- For mist and green hills at Sinhagad: July to September, on a weekday.
- For festival crowds and colour: Ganeshotsav in August or September.
- Least comfortable: late April and May.
Questions
Pune — FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Pune?
It is a changeable month. The monsoon usually arrives in the first half of June, so the heat breaks but rain can disrupt plans. It is fine for the city if you carry an umbrella.
Does it get cold in Pune?
Not by North Indian standards, but December and January nights and mornings are cool, and Sinhagad is colder and windier than the city.
Is Pune very hot in summer?
April and May are hot, with afternoons close to 40 °C. The air is dry, and evenings are more bearable than on the coast.
When is the best time to visit Sinhagad Fort?
July to September for mist and green hills, or November to February for clear views. Go early on a weekday in either season to avoid the crowds.