The short answer
When to go to Gopalpur
November to February is the best window, with dry days, mean maxima of about 28 to 30 degrees and cool mornings for beach walks. March to May turns hot and humid, and June to October brings the monsoon, with heavy rain from July to October and a real risk of cyclones. Seniors should plan outdoor time at dawn and late afternoon in any season, and avoid the monsoon months entirely.
Month by month
Gopalpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 17°C | 11 mm | Cool, dry mornings; the most comfortable month | |
| February | 30°C | 20°C | 11 mm | Warm days, dry; turtle nesting season begins | |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 13 mm | Hotter afternoons; turtle nesting can continue | |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 28 mm | Hot and humid; stay out of midday sun | |
| May | 33°C | 27°C | 70 mm | Hottest month, first pre-monsoon showers | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 127 mm | Monsoon onset, humid and wet | |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 202 mm | Heavy rain; beach days unreliable | |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 200 mm | Heavy rain and rough sea | |
| September | 33°C | 26°C | 206 mm | Wettest month, storm risk | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 201 mm | Heavy rain; cyclone risk on this coast | |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 66 mm | Rain eases; pleasant evenings | |
| December | 29°C | 17°C | 11 mm | Dry, mild and clear; peak season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Gopalpur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Cool, dry mornings; the most comfortable month
- February: Warm days, dry; turtle nesting season begins
- December: Dry, mild and clear; peak season
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Hotter afternoons; turtle nesting can continue
- November: Rain eases; pleasant evenings
Possible, with planning: April and May
- April: Hot and humid; stay out of midday sun
- May: Hottest month, first pre-monsoon showers
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August, September and October
- June: Monsoon onset, humid and wet
- July: Heavy rain; beach days unreliable
- August: Heavy rain and rough sea
- September: Wettest month, storm risk
- October: Heavy rain; cyclone risk on this coast
Useful answers
Best time to visit Gopalpur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Gopalpur?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Gopalpur, with March and November also good. November to February is the best window, with dry days, mean maxima of about 28 to 30 degrees and cool mornings for beach walks. March to May turns hot and humid, and June to October brings the monsoon, with heavy rain from July to October and a real risk of cyclones. Seniors should plan outdoor time at dawn and late afternoon in any season, and avoid the monsoon months entirely.
Which months should I avoid in Gopalpur with elderly parents?
June, July, August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon onset, humid and wet Heavy rain; beach days unreliable
When does it rain most in Gopalpur?
September is the wettest month, with about 206 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.