The short answer
When to go to Belonia
The best window is November to February, when it is dry, cool and the forest tracks are firm. March is workable if you start early. From April the heat and humidity build and the monsoon, which delivers several hundred millimetres a month between May and August, makes the sanctuary track difficult and the ruins slippery. Older travellers should avoid the wet months. Figures shown are from Agartala, the nearest station with published normals, so treat Belonia as similar but slightly warmer.
Month by month
Belonia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 11°C | 6 mm | Dry and cool; the most comfortable month for forest and ruins | |
| February | 29°C | 14°C | 19 mm | Dry and mild; good light and clear paths | |
| March | 32°C | 19°C | 61 mm | Warming up, first showers possible; start early | |
| April | 33°C | 23°C | 175 mm | Hot, humid, heavy showers begin | |
| May | 33°C | 24°C | 392 mm | Very wet; forest tracks muddy and slippery | |
| June | 33°C | 26°C | 409 mm | Peak monsoon; roads and tracks can flood | |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 359 mm | Monsoon; humid, leeches in the forest | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 271 mm | Still very wet; poor for walking | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 213 mm | Rain continues; humid and warm | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 156 mm | Rain easing but tracks still soft | |
| November | 30°C | 18°C | 35 mm | Dry again with clear skies; start of the best season | |
| December | 26°C | 13°C | 13 mm | Dry and cool; cold mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Belonia seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry and cool; the most comfortable month for forest and ruins
- February: Dry and mild; good light and clear paths
- November: Dry again with clear skies; start of the best season
- December: Dry and cool; cold mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up, first showers possible; start early
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot, humid, heavy showers begin
- October: Rain easing but tracks still soft
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very wet; forest tracks muddy and slippery
- June: Peak monsoon; roads and tracks can flood
- July: Monsoon; humid, leeches in the forest
- August: Still very wet; poor for walking
- September: Rain continues; humid and warm
Useful answers
Best time to visit Belonia: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Belonia?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Belonia, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when it is dry, cool and the forest tracks are firm. March is workable if you start early. From April the heat and humidity build and the monsoon, which delivers several hundred millimetres a month between May and August, makes the sanctuary track difficult and the ruins slippery. Older travellers should avoid the wet months. Figures shown are from Agartala, the nearest station with published normals, so treat Belonia as similar but slightly warmer.
Which months should I avoid in Belonia with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very wet; forest tracks muddy and slippery Peak monsoon; roads and tracks can flood
When does it rain most in Belonia?
June is the wettest month, with about 409 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.