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Maharashtra, India

Matheran

Matheran is a small town in Maharashtra, India, 740 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,287. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population5,287
Local time21:15
18.98° N, 73.27° EElevation 740 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code410102
The year in Matheranweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month156mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Matheran at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in April

Coolest month21°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

1,202 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 7.5 km

Weather in Matheran

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°21°
Fri23 Oct31°19°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct31°19°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct31°17°
Wed28 Oct27°16°
Thu29 Oct28°18°
Fri30 Oct26°19°
Sat31 Oct26°17°

When to go to Matheran

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score898267594442454752538087
High27°29°32°34°33°28°25°25°26°28°28°27°
Low13°14°17°20°23°22°21°21°21°18°15°13°
Rain (mm)1123305541,202854487156306
Wet days102210263129281432

What's on in Matheran

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Matheran

All monuments

Outdoors around Matheran

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Lumney SeatViewpoints
0.5 km
Lord's ViewpointViewpoints
0.6 km

Nature around Matheran

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Matheran

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matheran

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Matheran

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Matheran from above

Postal code

410102

Getting to Matheran

Navi Mumbai International AirportNMI
21 km
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International AirportBOM
43 km
Pune International AirportPNQ
82 km
MatheranRailway station
1 km
Aman LodgeRailway station
2.7 km
Water PipeRailway station
3.9 km
Sarovar Vihar (CBD Belapur)Ferry port
24 km
Belapur JettyFerry port
24 km

Places near Matheran

Places with a climate like Matheran

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matheran?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matheran.
What is the hottest month in Matheran?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Matheran?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matheran?
July is the wettest month with about 1,202 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matheran?
The postal code of Matheran is 410102.