Meghalaya in February 2026 — Weather, Festivals & What to Pack

Meghalaya in February: average temperatures 10-22°C, weather cold and dry. February is a great time to visit Meghalaya. Weather conditions are favourable and crowd levels are manageable. Main destinations: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong.

Weather in Meghalaya during February

Average temperatures across Meghalaya in February sit around 10-22°C. The general character: cold and dry.

Shillong sits at 1,525 m altitude; expect cool evenings year-round. Different altitudes within the state will feel noticeably different — coastal/lowland areas can be 10°C warmer than high-altitude passes on the same day.

Festivals and events in Meghalaya in February

• Losar — Sikkim, Arunachal — late Feb / early March

What to do in Meghalaya in February

Highlight: still-clear winter skies, lowest crowd levels of the year, early-spring flowers starting in lowland Assam.

Watch out for: deep winter at high altitudes; some North Sikkim routes still closed.

Key destinations across Meghalaya for this month: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong. For a full multi-day itinerary, see our curated Meghalaya tour package → or the in-depth state guides below.

What to pack for Meghalaya in February

layered warm clothing, thermal innerwear, gloves for high-altitude excursions.

For the full Northeast India packing breakdown by season, see our complete packing guide.

Cost outlook for Meghalaya in February

Shoulder-season pricing — moderate rates, more flexibility. See our complete budget guide for tier-by-tier daily costs.

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Plan your Meghalaya trip for February 2026

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