Meghalaya in June: Monsoon Weather, Waterfalls & Road Tips
June is full monsoon in Meghalaya — the wettest month in Shillong and one of the wettest anywhere on earth around Cherrapunji. It is the time for roaring waterfalls and misty green hills, but also for road closures and fogged-in viewpoints. Here is an honest look at what June involves.
Quick answer
June is monsoon season in Meghalaya. Visit for powerful waterfalls and misty green landscapes, not for views or clear water. Shillong is about 17–24°C and gets around 420 mm of rain — its wettest month — while Cherrapunji averages about 2,600 mm. Fog often hides the Sohra viewpoints, the Dawki river is muddy, and landslides can close roads: the Shillong–Dawki highway was shut beyond Laitlyngkot from 21 June to 10 August 2026. Travel with a flexible plan and a local driver.
Key facts at a glance
| Shillong temperature | About 17–24°C |
|---|---|
| Rain | Very heavy — about 420 mm in Shillong, ~2,600 mm in Sohra |
| Waterfalls | Near peak flow |
| Dawki river | Muddy and high |
| Roads | Landslide closures possible; Dawki road shut 21 Jun–10 Aug 2026 |
| Viewpoints | Often in fog — clear spells come and go |
| Sunrise / sunset (Shillong) | About 4:30 AM / 6:10–6:20 PM |
| What to pack | Rain jacket, umbrella, quick-dry clothes, grippy shoes |
Meghalaya weather in June
June is the wettest month in Shillong, with about 420 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days, and temperatures of about 17–24°C. Around Cherrapunji the numbers are extreme — about 2,600 mm in the month on average. Rain can last all day, or come in heavy bursts with bright gaps between them.
Fog and low cloud are the other big factor. At Nohkalikai and the other Sohra viewpoints you may wait in white-out and then get ten clear minutes. Days are the longest of the year, with sunrise around 4:30 AM, so early starts give you the most usable daylight.
Roads in June: landslides and closures
Heavy rain brings landslides. On 21 June 2026, after severe rain, the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner closed the Shillong–Dawki highway beyond Laitlyngkot to all traffic; diversions ran via Sohra–Sohbar or via Jowai–Amlarem. The stretch reopened on 10 August 2026 with a 10 PM–5 AM night closure for all vehicles. The Guwahati–Shillong road stays open most of the time but can see waterlogging and short diversions.
Our drivers follow district advisories and know the alternative routes. Build at least one spare day into a June trip, and avoid driving hill roads at night in heavy rain.
Best places to visit in Meghalaya in June
June is about waterfalls and green landscapes.
- Cherrapunji (Sohra): Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters and Wei Sawdong at full force — go early and wait out the fog
- Mawsynram: the other "wettest place on earth", dramatic in full monsoon
- Krang Suri and the Jowai waterfalls
- Shillong: cafés, Don Bosco Museum and Ward's Lake between showers
- Elephant Falls near Shillong, at its fullest
What to skip or plan carefully in June
Dawki's river is brown and high in the monsoon, so the famous "boats floating on glass" view is not what you will see. The Double Decker root bridge steps are wet and slippery — only for confident trekkers, with good shoes. Viewpoints like Laitlum may be fully clouded. Plan these as bonuses, not as the reason for the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is June a good time to visit Meghalaya?
Only if you want monsoon waterfalls and misty green landscapes. June is very rainy, viewpoints are often fogged in, the Dawki river is muddy and landslides can close roads. Keep your plan flexible.
How much does it rain in Meghalaya in June?
Shillong averages about 420 mm in June — its wettest month — and Cherrapunji about 2,600 mm.
Is the Shillong–Dawki road open in June?
Usually, but landslides can close it. In 2026 it was closed beyond Laitlyngkot from 21 June to 10 August, with diversions via Sohra or Jowai, and it reopened with a 10 PM–5 AM night closure. Check the current status with us before you travel.
Can you go boating at Dawki in June?
The river is muddy and high in the monsoon, so the clear-water experience is not possible, and boating depends on conditions on the day. Ask us before you plan a Dawki day in June.
Is the Double Decker root bridge trek possible in June?
It is possible but hard: about 3,000+ wet, slippery steps each way. Only attempt it if you are fit and steady on wet stone, with good shoes, and start early.
Plan & book your trip
Tour Meghalaya runs private cabs and tour packages across Meghalaya. Book directly with a local operator.