The short answer
When to go to Gumla
November to February is the best window: days are mild, skies clear and the ruins, forest and hill shrines are easy to visit. October and March are workable but warmer or still damp. Avoid April and May for heat, and July to September when heavy rain can cut village roads and streams, especially on the way to Tanginath. Older travellers should plan mornings only, as afternoons are warm even in winter.
Month by month
Gumla weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 9°C | 18 mm | Cool, dry and clear; ideal for ruins and hill shrines | |
| February | 27°C | 13°C | 19 mm | Dry and pleasant; good for day trips | |
| March | 32°C | 17°C | 28 mm | Warming; start early | |
| April | 36°C | 21°C | 25 mm | Hot; exposed ruins and hill climbs are tiring | |
| May | 37°C | 23°C | 59 mm | Hottest month; pre-monsoon showers possible | |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 246 mm | Monsoon begins; tracks turn muddy | |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 331 mm | Heavy rain; streams cut roads such as the Tanginath route | |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 321 mm | Wettest period; forest and rural roads difficult | |
| September | 30°C | 22°C | 247 mm | Rains easing; green but wet underfoot | |
| October | 29°C | 19°C | 92 mm | Post-monsoon freshness; roads recovering | |
| November | 27°C | 14°C | 8 mm | Dry, mild and clear | |
| December | 24°C | 10°C | 11 mm | Cool mornings; best for forest and ruins |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Gumla seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; ideal for ruins and hill shrines
- February: Dry and pleasant; good for day trips
- November: Dry, mild and clear
- December: Cool mornings; best for forest and ruins
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming; start early
- October: Post-monsoon freshness; roads recovering
Possible, with planning: September
- September: Rains easing; green but wet underfoot
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Hot; exposed ruins and hill climbs are tiring
- May: Hottest month; pre-monsoon showers possible
- June: Monsoon begins; tracks turn muddy
- July: Heavy rain; streams cut roads such as the Tanginath route
- August: Wettest period; forest and rural roads difficult
Useful answers
Best time to visit Gumla: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Gumla?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Gumla, with March and October also good. November to February is the best window: days are mild, skies clear and the ruins, forest and hill shrines are easy to visit. October and March are workable but warmer or still damp. Avoid April and May for heat, and July to September when heavy rain can cut village roads and streams, especially on the way to Tanginath. Older travellers should plan mornings only, as afternoons are warm even in winter.
Which months should I avoid in Gumla with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; exposed ruins and hill climbs are tiring Hottest month; pre-monsoon showers possible
When does it rain most in Gumla?
July is the wettest month, with about 331 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 37°C.