The short answer
When to go to Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh)
The best months are November and February, with dry, clear weather and moderate crowds; October, December, January and March are also workable. May to June is hot and makes the stairway tiring, and July to August is heavily wet with slippery hill roads. Avoid Sundays and the March to April fair if you want a calm darshan. The temperatures are from Bilaspur, a nearby station on lower ground, so the hilltop is likely somewhat cooler.
Month by month
Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh) weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 5°C | 69 mm | Cool and mild; hill nights can be cold | |
| February | 22°C | 7°C | 63 mm | Pleasant days, quieter than the fair | |
| March | 26°C | 10°C | 71 mm | Warm days; Chaitra fair starts about 14 March | |
| April | 32°C | 16°C | 31 mm | Warming; fair continues to mid-April | |
| May | 36°C | 20°C | 55 mm | Hot; stairs and queues are tiring | |
| June | 37°C | 23°C | 120 mm | Hot and humid before the monsoon | |
| July | 33°C | 22°C | 377 mm | Heavy monsoon rain; slippery roads | |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 316 mm | Very wet; landslide risk on hill roads | |
| September | 31°C | 20°C | 162 mm | Rain easing, still humid | |
| October | 30°C | 15°C | 34 mm | Dry and clearing; Navratri crowds | |
| November | 26°C | 10°C | 18 mm | Dry, clear and comfortable | |
| December | 21°C | 6°C | 42 mm | Cool; mild days, cold nights |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh) seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February and November
- February: Pleasant days, quieter than the fair
- November: Dry, clear and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: January, March, October and December
- January: Cool and mild; hill nights can be cold
- March: Warm days; Chaitra fair starts about 14 March
- October: Dry and clearing; Navratri crowds
- December: Cool; mild days, cold nights
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Warming; fair continues to mid-April
- September: Rain easing, still humid
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Hot; stairs and queues are tiring
- June: Hot and humid before the monsoon
- July: Heavy monsoon rain; slippery roads
- August: Very wet; landslide risk on hill roads
Useful answers
Best time to visit Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh): FAQs
What is the best month to visit Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh)?
February and November are the best months to visit Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh), with January, March, October and December also good. The best months are November and February, with dry, clear weather and moderate crowds; October, December, January and March are also workable. May to June is hot and makes the stairway tiring, and July to August is heavily wet with slippery hill roads. Avoid Sundays and the March to April fair if you want a calm darshan. The temperatures are from Bilaspur, a nearby station on lower ground, so the hilltop is likely somewhat cooler.
Which months should I avoid in Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh) with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; stairs and queues are tiring Hot and humid before the monsoon
When does it rain most in Baba Balak Nath (Deotsidh)?
July is the wettest month, with about 377 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is June, with average highs around 37°C.