The short answer
When to go to Digha
The best months are December to February, with dry, mild weather and the most comfortable beach hours; November and March are also good. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and a rough sea. October rainfall is still high, and cyclones are a risk on this coast at certain times of year. For older travellers, winter mornings and evenings are ideal, with a rest at midday.
Month by month
Digha weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 14°C | 16 mm | Dry, mild and sunny; the most comfortable beach weather | |
| February | 28°C | 18°C | 20 mm | Warm, dry days and pleasant evenings | |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 28 mm | Getting warm; early and late hours are best | |
| April | 33°C | 26°C | 53 mm | Hot and humid; some pre-monsoon showers | |
| May | 34°C | 27°C | 154 mm | Hot, humid and increasingly rainy; storms possible | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 280 mm | Monsoon rain and rough sea | |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 276 mm | Heavy rain; sea unsuitable for bathing | |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 330 mm | Among the wettest months | |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 332 mm | Peak rainfall; roads and sea can be rough | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 223 mm | Rains ease but cyclone season risk remains | |
| November | 30°C | 19°C | 43 mm | Drier and cooler; the season begins | |
| December | 27°C | 15°C | 6 mm | Dry, cool mornings; busy around holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Digha seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry, mild and sunny; the most comfortable beach weather
- February: Warm, dry days and pleasant evenings
- December: Dry, cool mornings; busy around holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Getting warm; early and late hours are best
- November: Drier and cooler; the season begins
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; some pre-monsoon showers
- May: Hot, humid and increasingly rainy; storms possible
- October: Rains ease but cyclone season risk remains
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon rain and rough sea
- July: Heavy rain; sea unsuitable for bathing
- August: Among the wettest months
- September: Peak rainfall; roads and sea can be rough
Useful answers
Best time to visit Digha: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Digha?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Digha, with March and November also good. The best months are December to February, with dry, mild weather and the most comfortable beach hours; November and March are also good. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and a rough sea. October rainfall is still high, and cyclones are a risk on this coast at certain times of year. For older travellers, winter mornings and evenings are ideal, with a rest at midday.
Which months should I avoid in Digha with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon rain and rough sea Heavy rain; sea unsuitable for bathing
When does it rain most in Digha?
September is the wettest month, with about 332 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 34°C.