The short answer
When to go to Dasada
The best window is November to February, when days are mild, mornings are cold and the flats are dry, making safaris comfortable. March and October are workable but warmer. April to June is extremely hot, and July to September brings monsoon rain that floods the Rann. Older travellers should choose a morning safari and a resort with easy access, as the sun is strong even in winter.
Month by month
Dasada weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 12°C | 1 mm | Cool, dry; ideal for safaris | |
| February | 31°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Pleasant and dry | |
| March | 36°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Warming; go early | |
| April | 40°C | 24°C | 3 mm | Very hot and exposed | |
| May | 42°C | 27°C | 6 mm | Extreme heat on the flats | |
| June | 39°C | 28°C | 84 mm | Hot, humid, rains begin | |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 310 mm | Heaviest rain; Rann floods | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 242 mm | Wet; flooded Rann | |
| September | 34°C | 25°C | 120 mm | Rains easing, ground still wet | |
| October | 36°C | 22°C | 13 mm | Season opens as flats dry | |
| November | 33°C | 17°C | 2 mm | Clear days, cool mornings | |
| December | 30°C | 14°C | 1 mm | Cold dawns, ideal safaris |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dasada seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry; ideal for safaris
- February: Pleasant and dry
- November: Clear days, cool mornings
- December: Cold dawns, ideal safaris
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming; go early
Possible, with planning: October
- October: Season opens as flats dry
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July, August and September
- April: Very hot and exposed
- May: Extreme heat on the flats
- June: Hot, humid, rains begin
- July: Heaviest rain; Rann floods
- August: Wet; flooded Rann
- September: Rains easing, ground still wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dasada: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dasada?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Dasada, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when days are mild, mornings are cold and the flats are dry, making safaris comfortable. March and October are workable but warmer. April to June is extremely hot, and July to September brings monsoon rain that floods the Rann. Older travellers should choose a morning safari and a resort with easy access, as the sun is strong even in winter.
Which months should I avoid in Dasada with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and exposed Extreme heat on the flats
When does it rain most in Dasada?
July is the wettest month, with about 310 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 42°C.