The short answer
When to go to Kaulas
October to March is the best window, with cooler, dry weather that suits the long drive and fort walk. April to June is very hot, and July to August brings heavy rain that turns the last stretch of road to mud. Older travellers should visit in November to February and keep the fort walk to the cool morning.
Month by month
Kaulas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 14°C | 9 mm | Cool mornings, dry and clear | |
| February | 34°C | 17°C | 3 mm | Dry and warm | |
| March | 38°C | 22°C | 13 mm | Hot by afternoon | |
| April | 40°C | 26°C | 15 mm | Very hot | |
| May | 42°C | 28°C | 21 mm | Hottest month | |
| June | 37°C | 26°C | 141 mm | Monsoon arrives | |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 262 mm | Heavy rain; muddy roads | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 258 mm | Heavy rain; muddy roads | |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 149 mm | Wet; nala may be high | |
| October | 33°C | 22°C | 71 mm | Rain easing | |
| November | 32°C | 17°C | 14 mm | Pleasant and dry | |
| December | 31°C | 13°C | 2 mm | Coolest and driest |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kaulas seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, dry and clear
- February: Dry and warm
- November: Pleasant and dry
- December: Coolest and driest
Good, with small trade-offs: October
- October: Rain easing
Possible, with planning: March, June and September
- March: Hot by afternoon
- June: Monsoon arrives
- September: Wet; nala may be high
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, July and August
- April: Very hot
- May: Hottest month
- July: Heavy rain; muddy roads
- August: Heavy rain; muddy roads
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kaulas: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kaulas?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Kaulas, with October also good. October to March is the best window, with cooler, dry weather that suits the long drive and fort walk. April to June is very hot, and July to August brings heavy rain that turns the last stretch of road to mud. Older travellers should visit in November to February and keep the fort walk to the cool morning.
Which months should I avoid in Kaulas with elderly parents?
April, May, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot Hottest month
When does it rain most in Kaulas?
July is the wettest month, with about 262 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 42°C.