Region in Rajasthan, India
Ranthambore weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Ranthambore
The park is open Oct–Jun; Nov–Mar is cool, Apr–Jun gives the best tiger sightings but 40°C+ heat. Closed in monsoon, roughly Jul–Sep.
Ranthambore weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan24°6 mm
- Feb28°10 mm
- Mar34°9 mm
- Apr40°7 mm
- May44°13 mm
- Jun41°82 mm
- Jul35°215 mm
- Aug32°223 mm
- Sep33°86 mm
- Oct33°14 mm
- Nov29°7 mm
- Dec25°3 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75°F | 7°C45°F | 6 mm | 40% | Pleasant |
| February | 28°C83°F | 10°C51°F | 10 mm | 33% | Pleasant |
| March | 34°C94°F | 16°C61°F | 9 mm | 26% | Hot |
| April | 40°C105°F | 23°C73°F | 7 mm | 20% | Very hot |
| May | 44°C110°F | 28°C83°F | 13 mm | 22% | Very hot |
| June | 41°C106°F | 30°C85°F | 82 mm | 40% | Very hot |
| July | 35°C96°F | 26°C80°F | 215 mm | 68% | Rainy |
| August | 32°C90°F | 25°C76°F | 223 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| September | 33°C92°F | 23°C73°F | 86 mm | 73% | Hot |
| October | 33°C92°F | 18°C65°F | 14 mm | 54% | Hot |
| November | 29°C85°F | 14°C57°F | 7 mm | 43% | Pleasant |
| December | 25°C77°F | 9°C48°F | 3 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Ranthambore | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Ranthambore?
Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. The park is open Oct–Jun; Nov–Mar is cool, Apr–Jun gives the best tiger sightings but 40°C+ heat. Closed in monsoon, roughly Jul–Sep.
When is the rainy season in Ranthambore?
Rain peaks in August with about 223 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Ranthambore?
May, with average highs of 44°C (110°F).
How cold does Ranthambore get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 7°C (45°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan Forest Department)
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Indian Railways IRCTC
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.