Weather: The weather of Mahabaleshwar is pleasant throughout the year. But it’s magical during the monsoons. During the summer season that is in the March to May, the temperature remains hot and humid.
In the monsoon season, the travelers can get to explore the real India. The entire regions get engulfed in the cover of lush green grasslands. This is the only time when travelers can notice various species of animals and birds coming out of their dens in the forests of Mahabaleshwar. Monsoon months in Mahabaleshwar are from June to September. Being the monsoon destination, the travelers during these months can go for the water boat ride. There are many parched rivers in the region that comes back into life during the monsoons.
In the winter season, the mild cold waves waft through the region. The nights are cold and the days are blissful.
Quick Fact about Mahableshwar:
State: Maharashtra | STD Code: 02168
Location: 4,500ft above the ground in the Western Ghats
Altitude: 400 mt-1200 mt | Area: 150 sq km
Rainfall: 633 cm
Local Languages: Hindi, English, and Marathi
Famous for: Strawberries, Honey, Jams, Crushes, and Chikki
Best time to visit: Mahabaleshwar is chock-full during peak tourist period of summer vacations from April to May. The best time to assay out Mahabaleshwar is during mid-June to mid-September when the hill station retains its charm of quiet. Christmas and Diwali months are also the right time, but with the crowd, to visit Mahabaleshwar.
Closed: Tourists must make a note that Mahabaleshwar is out of bounds for visitors during monsoon mid of June to mid of September.
Climate: Weather conditions are observed moderate in Mahabaleshwar. Winter temperature is moderate sans extreme cold as while summer months experience a cool temp due to its heights.
Clothing: Clothing must be done accordingly at Mahabaleshwar. During winters, one must wear woolens as it quiet cold on the height. Also, summers' clothing must be light. One must note that Mahabaleshwar is located at a good height and maintains some degree of cold throughout the year and warm clothing is a pre-requisite.
Nearest Hospital: Morarji Gokuldas Rural Hospital
Nearest Petrol Pump: BPCL and HPCL Petrol Pumps in Mahabaleshwar
Forest Office: 02618-260281
Post Office: 02618-260231
Police Station: 02618-260333 / 260217
