The short answer
When to go to Ganpatipule
The best months are November to February, when the weather is dry, bright and comfortable by the sea. March is workable, but April and May turn hot and humid. June to September is a heavy monsoon with rough seas and slippery roads, though the hills are green. Older travellers should avoid Magh Chaturthi and Ganesh Chaturthi crowds and choose weekdays for the temple.
Month by month
Ganpatipule weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 18°C | 0 mm | Dry, warm days and cooler nights; peak season | |
| February | 32°C | 19°C | 0 mm | Dry and sunny; comfortable by the sea | |
| March | 32°C | 22°C | 0 mm | Warming and more humid; go early or late | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 1 mm | Hot and humid; mango season begins | |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 38 mm | Warm and sticky; first pre-monsoon showers | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 902 mm | Monsoon onset; very heavy rain, rough sea | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 1042 mm | Wettest month; roads and sea unsafe | |
| August | 29°C | 24°C | 678 mm | Persistent rain; green but wet | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 416 mm | Rain easing; Ganesh Chaturthi crowds | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 149 mm | Showers fade; humid but improving | |
| November | 34°C | 22°C | 15 mm | Dry, bright and the season opens | |
| December | 33°C | 20°C | 2 mm | Dry and pleasant; busy at holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Ganpatipule seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, warm days and cooler nights; peak season
- February: Dry and sunny; comfortable by the sea
- November: Dry, bright and the season opens
- December: Dry and pleasant; busy at holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming and more humid; go early or late
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; mango season begins
- May: Warm and sticky; first pre-monsoon showers
- October: Showers fade; humid but improving
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon onset; very heavy rain, rough sea
- July: Wettest month; roads and sea unsafe
- August: Persistent rain; green but wet
- September: Rain easing; Ganesh Chaturthi crowds
Useful answers
Best time to visit Ganpatipule: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Ganpatipule?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Ganpatipule, with March also good. The best months are November to February, when the weather is dry, bright and comfortable by the sea. March is workable, but April and May turn hot and humid. June to September is a heavy monsoon with rough seas and slippery roads, though the hills are green. Older travellers should avoid Magh Chaturthi and Ganesh Chaturthi crowds and choose weekdays for the temple.
Which months should I avoid in Ganpatipule with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon onset; very heavy rain, rough sea Wettest month; roads and sea unsafe
When does it rain most in Ganpatipule?
July is the wettest month, with about 1042 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 34°C.