The short answer
When to go to Manas
The best months are November to February: dry, clear and cool, with good visibility and comfortable days for open-jeep safaris. March and April are warmer and wetter, and the park usually closes for the monsoon from about May to October, when heavy rain and floods make the tracks impassable. Dawn is cold in an open vehicle, so older travellers should bring warm layers and plan a rest after the morning drive. Check reopening dates with the forest department before booking.
Month by month
Manas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 10°C | 11 mm | Cool, dry mornings and clear skies; prime safari conditions | |
| February | 25°C | 12°C | 13 mm | Dry and comfortable; good light for wildlife and birds | |
| March | 30°C | 15°C | 58 mm | Warming up; first pre-monsoon showers possible | |
| April | 31°C | 20°C | 142 mm | Humid, with rain building; the season's tail end, check opening status | |
| May | 31°C | 22°C | 248 mm | Park generally shut for the monsoon; roads and rivers rise | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 350 mm | Peak rain; park closed and rivers in spate | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 354 mm | Wettest month; park closed | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 270 mm | Heavy rain and flooding risk; park closed | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 166 mm | Rain easing but the park stays shut | |
| October | 30°C | 21°C | 79 mm | Reopening date varies year to year; check before planning | |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 19 mm | Drier and greener after the rains; the season opens | |
| December | 24°C | 11°C | 5 mm | Driest, clear and cool; very comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Manas seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry mornings and clear skies; prime safari conditions
- February: Dry and comfortable; good light for wildlife and birds
- November: Drier and greener after the rains; the season opens
- December: Driest, clear and cool; very comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: March and April
- March: Warming up; first pre-monsoon showers possible
- April: Humid, with rain building; the season's tail end, check opening status
Closed or largely inaccessible: May, June, July, August, September and October
- May: Park generally shut for the monsoon; roads and rivers rise
- June: Peak rain; park closed and rivers in spate
- July: Wettest month; park closed
- August: Heavy rain and flooding risk; park closed
- September: Rain easing but the park stays shut
- October: Reopening date varies year to year; check before planning
Useful answers
Best time to visit Manas: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Manas?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Manas, with March and April also good. The best months are November to February: dry, clear and cool, with good visibility and comfortable days for open-jeep safaris. March and April are warmer and wetter, and the park usually closes for the monsoon from about May to October, when heavy rain and floods make the tracks impassable. Dawn is cold in an open vehicle, so older travellers should bring warm layers and plan a rest after the morning drive. Check reopening dates with the forest department before booking.
Which months should I avoid in Manas with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Park generally shut for the monsoon; roads and rivers rise Peak rain; park closed and rivers in spate
When does it rain most in Manas?
July is the wettest month, with about 354 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is July, with average highs around 32°C.