The short answer
When to go to Gandikota
November to February is the best window, with mild days, cool mornings and little rain. October is greener after the monsoon but can still be wet. March brings strong heat, and April to June is very hot, so the exposed fort is tiring. July to September is monsoon season with showers and slippery rock. Older travellers should choose December or January and keep to early and late hours. Figures are from Kadapa, the nearest station with a published table.
Month by month
Gandikota weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 19°C | 1 mm | Cool mornings, dry, ideal for the gorge | |
| February | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | Warming, still dry; go early or late | |
| March | 39°C | 24°C | 7 mm | Hot by midday; rely on dawn and dusk | |
| April | 41°C | 27°C | 16 mm | Very hot; the plateau is punishing | |
| May | 41°C | 28°C | 48 mm | Hottest month, with early storms | |
| June | 37°C | 27°C | 79 mm | Hot, humid and unsettled | |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 110 mm | Monsoon showers; the landscape greens up | |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 115 mm | Wet and humid; rocks can be slippery | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 153 mm | Wettest month; paths muddy | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 147 mm | Rain easing, greener, still warm | |
| November | 31°C | 21°C | 64 mm | Mild days, fresh air, good light | |
| December | 31°C | 19°C | 19 mm | Cool, dry, the most comfortable month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Gandikota seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, dry, ideal for the gorge
- November: Mild days, fresh air, good light
- December: Cool, dry, the most comfortable month
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warming, still dry; go early or late
- October: Rain easing, greener, still warm
Possible, with planning: March, July, August and September
- March: Hot by midday; rely on dawn and dusk
- July: Monsoon showers; the landscape greens up
- August: Wet and humid; rocks can be slippery
- September: Wettest month; paths muddy
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and June
- April: Very hot; the plateau is punishing
- May: Hottest month, with early storms
- June: Hot, humid and unsettled
Useful answers
Best time to visit Gandikota: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Gandikota?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Gandikota, with February and October also good. November to February is the best window, with mild days, cool mornings and little rain. October is greener after the monsoon but can still be wet. March brings strong heat, and April to June is very hot, so the exposed fort is tiring. July to September is monsoon season with showers and slippery rock. Older travellers should choose December or January and keep to early and late hours. Figures are from Kadapa, the nearest station with a published table.
Which months should I avoid in Gandikota with elderly parents?
April, May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; the plateau is punishing Hottest month, with early storms
When does it rain most in Gandikota?
September is the wettest month, with about 153 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 41°C.