Weather & Climate
When does the monsoon start in Pune?
Short answer
The monsoon in Pune typically arrives in June, usually around the second week, as the southwest monsoon reaches Maharashtra. It continues through to about September, with the heaviest rainfall generally in July and August. Exact onset shifts slightly year to year depending on how the monsoon advances.
Updated 17 June 2026 · puneri.news editorial team
Pune’s monsoon is one of the city’s most-loved seasons — the Sahyadris turn green, waterfalls reappear, and the air cools. Here’s the quick picture, with more detail and current-year tracking on the way.
Month by month
- June: Monsoon usually arrives, often around the second week. Showers build through the month.
- July–August: The wettest stretch, with the heaviest and most consistent rain.
- September: Rain tapers off as the monsoon begins to withdraw.
Good to know
Onset varies a little each year depending on how the southwest monsoon advances across the country. If you’re planning monsoon trips, the ghats and forts around Pune — like Tamhini Ghat and Lonavala — are spectacular in this season, though trails get slippery, so go prepared.
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