The short answer
When to go to Cooch Behar
The best window is November to February, when days are dry, clear and mild and mornings are cool, and the Rash Mela usually falls in November or December. March is workable but warming and the first showers can arrive. From April the humidity builds, and June to September is heavy monsoon with floods possible, so avoid it. For older travellers, winter mornings are comfortable for the palace and the lake, but carry a shawl for cold dawns and evenings.
Month by month
Cooch Behar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 9°C | 11 mm | Cool, dry and clear; best for sightseeing | |
| February | 26°C | 12°C | 15 mm | Pleasant and dry; Dooars trips work well | |
| March | 30°C | 16°C | 47 mm | Warming up; first showers possible | |
| April | 31°C | 20°C | 174 mm | Humid with frequent pre-monsoon rain | |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 364 mm | Hot, humid and wet; sightseeing is sticky | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 683 mm | Monsoon begins; heavy rain, flooding risk | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 776 mm | Wettest month; roads and rivers can flood | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 598 mm | Warm, wet and humid | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 487 mm | Monsoon tail; rain continues | |
| October | 31°C | 21°C | 161 mm | Rains ease; humid but improving | |
| November | 29°C | 15°C | 9 mm | Dry and clear; Rash Mela season | |
| December | 26°C | 11°C | 3 mm | Cool, dry and sunny; cold mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Cooch Behar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; best for sightseeing
- February: Pleasant and dry; Dooars trips work well
- November: Dry and clear; Rash Mela season
- December: Cool, dry and sunny; cold mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up; first showers possible
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Humid with frequent pre-monsoon rain
- May: Hot, humid and wet; sightseeing is sticky
- October: Rains ease; humid but improving
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon begins; heavy rain, flooding risk
- July: Wettest month; roads and rivers can flood
- August: Warm, wet and humid
- September: Monsoon tail; rain continues
Useful answers
Best time to visit Cooch Behar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Cooch Behar?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Cooch Behar, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when days are dry, clear and mild and mornings are cool, and the Rash Mela usually falls in November or December. March is workable but warming and the first showers can arrive. From April the humidity builds, and June to September is heavy monsoon with floods possible, so avoid it. For older travellers, winter mornings are comfortable for the palace and the lake, but carry a shawl for cold dawns and evenings.
Which months should I avoid in Cooch Behar with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon begins; heavy rain, flooding risk Wettest month; roads and rivers can flood
When does it rain most in Cooch Behar?
July is the wettest month, with about 776 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.