The short answer
When to go to Dapoli
The best window is November to February, when it is dry, warm and comfortable, with cooler evenings. October and March are good alternatives. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings extremely heavy monsoon rain and a rough sea that makes beaches, boat trips and paths unreliable. Older travellers should avoid the monsoon, and plan activities for the morning or late afternoon. Figures shown are from Ratnagiri, the nearest reliable climate table; Dapoli itself is hillier and tends to be wetter.
Month by month
Dapoli weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 18°C | 0 mm | Dry, warm days and cool nights; best for beaches | |
| February | 32°C | 19°C | 0 mm | Dry and pleasant; good for temples and caves | |
| March | 32°C | 22°C | 0 mm | Warm and still dry, with sun strong by midday | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 1 mm | Hot and humid; keep to mornings and evenings | |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 38 mm | Very humid, early showers; sea turns rough | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 902 mm | Monsoon: heavy rain, rough sea, slippery paths | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 1042 mm | Heaviest rain of the year; many water activities stop | |
| August | 29°C | 24°C | 678 mm | Persistent heavy rain; green but difficult to travel | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 416 mm | Rain tapering; humid and still unsettled | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 149 mm | Post-monsoon, warm; the sea settling, occasional showers | |
| November | 34°C | 22°C | 15 mm | Dry, warm and comfortable; season opens | |
| December | 33°C | 20°C | 2 mm | Dry with cooler evenings; peak season, book ahead |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dapoli seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, warm days and cool nights; best for beaches
- February: Dry and pleasant; good for temples and caves
- November: Dry, warm and comfortable; season opens
- December: Dry with cooler evenings; peak season, book ahead
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warm and still dry, with sun strong by midday
- October: Post-monsoon, warm; the sea settling, occasional showers
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot and humid; keep to mornings and evenings
- September: Rain tapering; humid and still unsettled
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very humid, early showers; sea turns rough
- June: Monsoon: heavy rain, rough sea, slippery paths
- July: Heaviest rain of the year; many water activities stop
- August: Persistent heavy rain; green but difficult to travel
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dapoli: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dapoli?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Dapoli, with March and October also good. The best window is November to February, when it is dry, warm and comfortable, with cooler evenings. October and March are good alternatives. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings extremely heavy monsoon rain and a rough sea that makes beaches, boat trips and paths unreliable. Older travellers should avoid the monsoon, and plan activities for the morning or late afternoon. Figures shown are from Ratnagiri, the nearest reliable climate table; Dapoli itself is hillier and tends to be wetter.
Which months should I avoid in Dapoli with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very humid, early showers; sea turns rough Monsoon: heavy rain, rough sea, slippery paths
When does it rain most in Dapoli?
July is the wettest month, with about 1042 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 34°C.