The short answer
When to go to Chandragiri
The best window is November to February, when mornings are cool and misty, rain has receded and the hill roads are at their easiest. March to May turns warm and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain that can make the ghat roads slippery. The figures here are for Berhampur on the coast; the hills are usually cooler, but the seasonal rain pattern is similar. Older travellers should visit in winter and plan one outing a day.
Month by month
Chandragiri weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 17°C | 10 mm | Cool, dry and clear; best for the monastery | |
| February | 29°C | 19°C | 16 mm | Dry and pleasant for walks and drives | |
| March | 31°C | 22°C | 21 mm | Warming up; start early | |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 17 mm | Hot afternoons; keep outings short | |
| May | 33°C | 27°C | 42 mm | Hot and humid; pre-monsoon showers begin | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 151 mm | Monsoon starts; hill roads turn bad | |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 208 mm | Heavy rain and slippery roads | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 227 mm | Heavy rain and slippery roads | |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 193 mm | Persistent rain; landslip risk on ghat roads | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 232 mm | Very wet at the coast; roads still damp | |
| November | 29°C | 19°C | 68 mm | Rain recedes; clear, cool mornings | |
| December | 28°C | 17°C | 5 mm | Dry, cool and misty mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Chandragiri seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; best for the monastery
- February: Dry and pleasant for walks and drives
- November: Rain recedes; clear, cool mornings
- December: Dry, cool and misty mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up; start early
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot afternoons; keep outings short
- May: Hot and humid; pre-monsoon showers begin
- October: Very wet at the coast; roads still damp
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon starts; hill roads turn bad
- July: Heavy rain and slippery roads
- August: Heavy rain and slippery roads
- September: Persistent rain; landslip risk on ghat roads
Useful answers
Best time to visit Chandragiri: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Chandragiri?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Chandragiri, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when mornings are cool and misty, rain has receded and the hill roads are at their easiest. March to May turns warm and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain that can make the ghat roads slippery. The figures here are for Berhampur on the coast; the hills are usually cooler, but the seasonal rain pattern is similar. Older travellers should visit in winter and plan one outing a day.
Which months should I avoid in Chandragiri with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon starts; hill roads turn bad Heavy rain and slippery roads
When does it rain most in Chandragiri?
October is the wettest month, with about 232 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.