The short answer
When to go to Alwar (Sariska)
November to February is the best window: highs sit between about 20°C and 28°C, rain is minimal and Sariska is open. October and March are acceptable but warmer. April to June is very hot, and July to September is humid with the park's core closed. For older travellers, plan outdoor sights for the morning in every season.
Month by month
Alwar (Sariska) weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 8°C | 14 mm | Cool mornings; best for walking and safaris, bring a jacket | |
| February | 25°C | 11°C | 17 mm | Mild and dry; a comfortable month for all sights | |
| March | 31°C | 16°C | 12 mm | Warm afternoons; go early | |
| April | 37°C | 22°C | 12 mm | Hot; outdoor sights only in early morning | |
| May | 40°C | 26°C | 19 mm | Hottest month, around 40°C; avoid | |
| June | 38°C | 28°C | 72 mm | Hot and humid as monsoon approaches | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 190 mm | Monsoon; green but Sariska core is closed | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 223 mm | Wettest month; core closed | |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 86 mm | Humid, core still closed | |
| October | 33°C | 20°C | 15 mm | Park reopens; warm days, pleasant evenings | |
| November | 28°C | 15°C | 7 mm | Dry and comfortable; start of peak season | |
| December | 23°C | 10°C | 5 mm | Cool and dry; cold on open safari vehicles |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Alwar (Sariska) seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool mornings; best for walking and safaris, bring a jacket
- February: Mild and dry; a comfortable month for all sights
- November: Dry and comfortable; start of peak season
- December: Cool and dry; cold on open safari vehicles
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warm afternoons; go early
- October: Park reopens; warm days, pleasant evenings
Possible, with planning: April, July, August and September
- April: Hot; outdoor sights only in early morning
- July: Monsoon; green but Sariska core is closed
- August: Wettest month; core closed
- September: Humid, core still closed
Best avoided with parents or children: May and June
- May: Hottest month, around 40°C; avoid
- June: Hot and humid as monsoon approaches
Useful answers
Best time to visit Alwar (Sariska): FAQs
What is the best month to visit Alwar (Sariska)?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Alwar (Sariska), with March and October also good. November to February is the best window: highs sit between about 20°C and 28°C, rain is minimal and Sariska is open. October and March are acceptable but warmer. April to June is very hot, and July to September is humid with the park's core closed. For older travellers, plan outdoor sights for the morning in every season.
Which months should I avoid in Alwar (Sariska) with elderly parents?
May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hottest month, around 40°C; avoid Hot and humid as monsoon approaches
When does it rain most in Alwar (Sariska)?
August is the wettest month, with about 223 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.