The short answer
When to go to Jorhat
The best window is November to February, when the air is dry, days are mild and mornings are cool, which suits tea estates, namghars and the gibbon sanctuary. March and October are workable but warmer and showery. From April to September Jorhat is humid and very wet, with roughly 1,900 mm of rain a year, and the ferry to Majuli and rural roads can be disrupted. Older travellers will be most comfortable from late November to early February, with a rest after lunch.
Month by month
Jorhat weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 10°C | 8 mm | Cool, dry and clear; the easiest month for sightseeing | |
| February | 26°C | 12°C | 23 mm | Mild and mostly dry; good for tea estates and the sanctuary | |
| March | 28°C | 16°C | 62 mm | Warming up, with the first spring showers | |
| April | 29°C | 19°C | 177 mm | Humid and increasingly wet; Bohag Bihu falls in mid-April | |
| May | 30°C | 22°C | 281 mm | Heavy rain and humidity; muddy paths | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 310 mm | Monsoon; humid, with flood risk on low roads | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 396 mm | Wettest month; river and road disruption possible | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 287 mm | Hot, wet and sticky; ferries and roads can be disrupted | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 246 mm | Still very wet; rains ease only late in the month | |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 102 mm | Rains retreat; warm days, clearing skies | |
| November | 28°C | 16°C | 11 mm | Dry and pleasant; the start of the best season | |
| December | 25°C | 11°C | 17 mm | Cool mornings, dry days; carry a light layer |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Jorhat seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; the easiest month for sightseeing
- February: Mild and mostly dry; good for tea estates and the sanctuary
- November: Dry and pleasant; the start of the best season
- December: Cool mornings, dry days; carry a light layer
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up, with the first spring showers
- October: Rains retreat; warm days, clearing skies
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Humid and increasingly wet; Bohag Bihu falls in mid-April
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Heavy rain and humidity; muddy paths
- June: Monsoon; humid, with flood risk on low roads
- July: Wettest month; river and road disruption possible
- August: Hot, wet and sticky; ferries and roads can be disrupted
- September: Still very wet; rains ease only late in the month
Useful answers
Best time to visit Jorhat: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Jorhat?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Jorhat, with March and October also good. The best window is November to February, when the air is dry, days are mild and mornings are cool, which suits tea estates, namghars and the gibbon sanctuary. March and October are workable but warmer and showery. From April to September Jorhat is humid and very wet, with roughly 1,900 mm of rain a year, and the ferry to Majuli and rural roads can be disrupted. Older travellers will be most comfortable from late November to early February, with a rest after lunch.
Which months should I avoid in Jorhat with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain and humidity; muddy paths Monsoon; humid, with flood risk on low roads
When does it rain most in Jorhat?
July is the wettest month, with about 396 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.