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There is no single best month for all of India. Rajasthan heat, Kerala rain, Himalayan roads, festival crowds and coastal humidity all change the trip, so choose the region before choosing the date.

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India’s seasons are route decisions, not background information. A month that suits Rajasthan may be poor for parts of the south; a time that opens the mountains may be hot or wet elsewhere. Heat can make city sightseeing punishing, monsoon can transform roads and landscapes, fog can affect winter movement, and festivals can be wonderful or logistically demanding. Start with the region and the kind of trip you want, then choose the dates. Do not pick a cheap flight first and ask India to make the weather simple afterwards.

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