The short answer
When to go to Chatra
November to February is the best window: days are mild, skies are clear and temple and forest visits are comfortable. April to June gets hot, with May highs above 36 degrees, and July to September is heavy monsoon that makes hill and forest roads slippery. Older travellers should avoid the hot months and plan outdoor sights for early mornings.
Month by month
Chatra weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 8°C | 19 mm | Cool, dry; ideal for temples and forest | |
| February | 25°C | 12°C | 22 mm | Mild and dry; comfortable days | |
| March | 30°C | 16°C | 16 mm | Warming up; go early | |
| April | 35°C | 21°C | 19 mm | Hot; keep outings short | |
| May | 37°C | 24°C | 45 mm | Hottest month; avoid midday | |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 238 mm | Hot and humid as rains start | |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 388 mm | Heavy rain; roads slippery | |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 341 mm | Very wet; waterfalls full, trails slick | |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 256 mm | Wet; roads recover by month end | |
| October | 28°C | 18°C | 58 mm | Rains ease; pleasant and green | |
| November | 25°C | 13°C | 9 mm | Dry, clear and comfortable | |
| December | 22°C | 9°C | 10 mm | Cool mornings; good for all sights |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Chatra seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry; ideal for temples and forest
- February: Mild and dry; comfortable days
- November: Dry, clear and comfortable
- December: Cool mornings; good for all sights
Good, with small trade-offs: October
- October: Rains ease; pleasant and green
Possible, with planning: March, August and September
- March: Warming up; go early
- August: Very wet; waterfalls full, trails slick
- September: Wet; roads recover by month end
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June and July
- April: Hot; keep outings short
- May: Hottest month; avoid midday
- June: Hot and humid as rains start
- July: Heavy rain; roads slippery
Useful answers
Best time to visit Chatra: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Chatra?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Chatra, with October also good. November to February is the best window: days are mild, skies are clear and temple and forest visits are comfortable. April to June gets hot, with May highs above 36 degrees, and July to September is heavy monsoon that makes hill and forest roads slippery. Older travellers should avoid the hot months and plan outdoor sights for early mornings.
Which months should I avoid in Chatra with elderly parents?
April, May, June and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; keep outings short Hottest month; avoid midday
When does it rain most in Chatra?
July is the wettest month, with about 388 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 37°C.