Question

4.
Name the major climatic zones of India. Also mention the names of two states
each, that fall in these zones. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

On ClimateList, India is divided in 6 zones where travel is recommended at a different time of the year. As for the rest of the map, green indicates the months with the best weather.

India climate map, view interactive version on ClimateList

Climate calendar

Here is the weather in the 6 climate zones of India compared over time:

India weather calendar, view interactive version on ClimateList

3 characteristic climate zones of India

North

A Humid Subtropical climate with 3 months of strong rainfall:

Average temperatures in °C / Precipitations in mm

West Coast

A Tropical Monsoon climate where precipitations reach the highest level in the country:

Average temperatures in °C / Precipitations in mm

North West

This zone includes most of the Rajasthan and Gujarat states. It has a Warm Desert / Warm semi-arid climate and the monsoon is less powerful:

Average temperatures in °C / Precipitations in mm