Maharashtra in February

October through March gives you the sweet spot – clear skies for cave photography and comfortable temperatures for Mumbai's endless walking. December and January are peak season, so book early and pay peak prices. The monsoons from June to September turn Maharashtra green and dramatic, but Mumbai floods regularly and the Konkan coast becomes inaccessible. April and May are brutal – temperatures hit 40°C and the humidity makes everything sticky. Here's what locals know: visit Ajanta and Ellora caves in early morning during winter months. The light at 8 AM makes those ancient paintings glow. For Mumbai's street food, evening hours work best when the heat dies down and vendors set up fresh stalls.