The short answer
When to go to Bandipur
November to February is the most comfortable window, with cool mornings, mostly dry weather and good light for safaris. March to May is hot, but animals gather near the remaining water and sightings can be rewarding. June to September brings monsoon greenery, quieter lodges and harder sightings because the foliage is thick. For older travellers, choose the cooler months and the afternoon safari if early starts are tiring. Temperatures are taken from Mysuru, the nearest place with a Wikipedia climate table; Bandipur itself is a little higher.
Month by month
Bandipur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 16°C | 1 mm | Cool mornings, dry forest, comfortable safaris | |
| February | 31°C | 17°C | 3 mm | Dry and clear; waterholes start drawing animals | |
| March | 34°C | 19°C | 13 mm | Warming up; wildlife concentrates near water | |
| April | 34°C | 21°C | 85 mm | Hot afternoons; pre-monsoon showers begin | |
| May | 33°C | 21°C | 128 mm | Humid, storm-prone; forest greening up | |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 77 mm | Monsoon season; lush but cloud and rain limit visibility | |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 84 mm | Green and quiet; thick foliage hides animals | |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 97 mm | Damp and cool; fewer visitors, harder sightings | |
| September | 30°C | 20°C | 102 mm | Rains easing; roads can be wet | |
| October | 29°C | 20°C | 163 mm | Wettest month at the Mysuru station; fresh greenery | |
| November | 29°C | 19°C | 68 mm | Rains ending; cool, green and clear | |
| December | 28°C | 17°C | 13 mm | Cool, dry, among the best safari months |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bandipur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, dry forest, comfortable safaris
- February: Dry and clear; waterholes start drawing animals
- November: Rains ending; cool, green and clear
- December: Cool, dry, among the best safari months
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; wildlife concentrates near water
- October: Wettest month at the Mysuru station; fresh greenery
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July, August and September
- April: Hot afternoons; pre-monsoon showers begin
- May: Humid, storm-prone; forest greening up
- June: Monsoon season; lush but cloud and rain limit visibility
- July: Green and quiet; thick foliage hides animals
- August: Damp and cool; fewer visitors, harder sightings
- September: Rains easing; roads can be wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bandipur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bandipur?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Bandipur, with March and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable window, with cool mornings, mostly dry weather and good light for safaris. March to May is hot, but animals gather near the remaining water and sightings can be rewarding. June to September brings monsoon greenery, quieter lodges and harder sightings because the foliage is thick. For older travellers, choose the cooler months and the afternoon safari if early starts are tiring. Temperatures are taken from Mysuru, the nearest place with a Wikipedia climate table; Bandipur itself is a little higher.
When does it rain most in Bandipur?
October is the wettest month, with about 163 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 34°C.