The short answer
When to go to Dudhwa
The most comfortable window is December to March, with cool, dry weather and good light for wildlife, though dawn drives are cold and foggy in December and January. Safaris generally run from mid-November to mid-June, so April to early June is possible but hot, with the benefit that animals gather at shrinking water. The monsoon, from July to September and into October, closes the reserve. Older travellers will find February and March the easiest balance of warmth and open access. Figures use Bareilly as a nearby representative station.
Month by month
Dudhwa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 8°C | 26 mm | Cold dawns and fog; clear, comfortable days | |
| February | 25°C | 12°C | 31 mm | Pleasant, drier, good wildlife viewing | |
| March | 31°C | 16°C | 21 mm | Warming but comfortable; good animal activity | |
| April | 37°C | 22°C | 16 mm | Hot afternoons; wildlife gathers at water | |
| May | 39°C | 25°C | 32 mm | Very hot; only for dedicated safari-goers | |
| June | 38°C | 27°C | 126 mm | Hot and humid; reserve closes around mid-June | |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 365 mm | Monsoon; reserve closed | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 319 mm | Heavy rain; reserve closed | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 207 mm | Monsoon tail; reserve closed | |
| October | 32°C | 20°C | 33 mm | Rains ending; reserve still closed | |
| November | 28°C | 14°C | 3 mm | Reopens mid-month; clear and cool | |
| December | 22°C | 10°C | 8 mm | Cold mornings, bright days, popular season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dudhwa seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, March and December
- January: Cold dawns and fog; clear, comfortable days
- February: Pleasant, drier, good wildlife viewing
- March: Warming but comfortable; good animal activity
- December: Cold mornings, bright days, popular season
Good, with small trade-offs: November
- November: Reopens mid-month; clear and cool
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Hot afternoons; wildlife gathers at water
Best avoided with parents or children: May and June
- May: Very hot; only for dedicated safari-goers
- June: Hot and humid; reserve closes around mid-June
Closed or largely inaccessible: July, August, September and October
- July: Monsoon; reserve closed
- August: Heavy rain; reserve closed
- September: Monsoon tail; reserve closed
- October: Rains ending; reserve still closed
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dudhwa: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dudhwa?
January, February, March and December are the best months to visit Dudhwa, with November also good. The most comfortable window is December to March, with cool, dry weather and good light for wildlife, though dawn drives are cold and foggy in December and January. Safaris generally run from mid-November to mid-June, so April to early June is possible but hot, with the benefit that animals gather at shrinking water. The monsoon, from July to September and into October, closes the reserve. Older travellers will find February and March the easiest balance of warmth and open access. Figures use Bareilly as a nearby representative station.
Which months should I avoid in Dudhwa with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; only for dedicated safari-goers Hot and humid; reserve closes around mid-June
When does it rain most in Dudhwa?
July is the wettest month, with about 365 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 39°C.