The climate in India varies from tropical in the south to more temperate in the Himalayan north, where elevated regions receive sustained winter snowfall. India's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert. The Himalayas, along with the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan, prevent cold Central Asian katabatic winds from blowing in. This keeps the bulk of the Indian subcontinent warmer than most locations at similar latitudes. The Thar Desert is responsible for attracting the moisture-laden summer monsoon winds that, between June and September, provide most of India's rainfall.
2006-11-30 09:13:41
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answered by Anonymous
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The climate of India is difficult to lay due to the country's large geographic size and varied topography. Many regions have their own microclimates (e.g. in mountain tops), and the main climatic conditions in Kashmir (extreme north) are very different from those in the extreme south.
India's climate is strongly influenced by The Himalaya and the Thar Desert. The Himalaya ensure, by acting as a barrier to the cold north winds from Central Asia, that northern India is warm or mildly cool during winter and hot during summer. So, although the Tropic of Cancer (the dividing line between the tropical and sub-tropical regions) passes almost through the middle of India, India as a whole is considered to be a tropical country.
India has three distinct seasons:
Summer - from March to June
Rainy - from June to October
Winter - from November to March
If you are planning to travel to India, Nov to March is the best time.
2006-12-01 06:41:44
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answered by Mantra 6
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While there will be difference in climate in different parts of India, presently climate in all parts of India is generally pleasant
2006-12-01 07:04:59
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answered by vakayil k 7
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http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/INXX.html
Look up in what city you are interested
2006-11-30 17:16:08
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answered by alicias7768 7
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