The short answer
When to go to Mayapur
November to February is the best window, with dry, mild weather that suits walking between temples and sitting through the aratis. March can be fine but check the Gaura Purnima date, which brings very large crowds. April to June is hot and humid, and July to September is wet, with swollen rivers and muddy lanes. Older travellers should plan early starts and a long midday rest in any season.
Month by month
Mayapur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 11°C | 7 mm | Cool, dry and clear; the easiest month for temple walking | |
| February | 29°C | 16°C | 20 mm | Pleasant; Gaura Purnima crowds can arrive late Feb or March | |
| March | 33°C | 19°C | 20 mm | Warming up; go early. Check the Gaura Purnima date | |
| April | 36°C | 24°C | 32 mm | Hot and humid; midday sightseeing is tiring | |
| May | 37°C | 25°C | 96 mm | Peak heat with pre-monsoon storms | |
| June | 35°C | 26°C | 171 mm | Humid, with monsoon onset and muddy lanes | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 262 mm | Wettest month; ferries and lanes can be disrupted | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 175 mm | Heavy rain and high river; humid | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 219 mm | Still wet; showers between clear spells | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 113 mm | Rains ease; warm days, festival crowds in Oct-Nov | |
| November | 30°C | 18°C | 10 mm | Dry, mild and bright; Kartik season draws pilgrims | |
| December | 27°C | 13°C | 7 mm | Cool mornings and comfortable days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Mayapur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; the easiest month for temple walking
- February: Pleasant; Gaura Purnima crowds can arrive late Feb or March
- November: Dry, mild and bright; Kartik season draws pilgrims
- December: Cool mornings and comfortable days
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up; go early. Check the Gaura Purnima date
Possible, with planning: September and October
- September: Still wet; showers between clear spells
- October: Rains ease; warm days, festival crowds in Oct-Nov
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Hot and humid; midday sightseeing is tiring
- May: Peak heat with pre-monsoon storms
- June: Humid, with monsoon onset and muddy lanes
- July: Wettest month; ferries and lanes can be disrupted
- August: Heavy rain and high river; humid
Useful answers
Best time to visit Mayapur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Mayapur?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Mayapur, with March also good. November to February is the best window, with dry, mild weather that suits walking between temples and sitting through the aratis. March can be fine but check the Gaura Purnima date, which brings very large crowds. April to June is hot and humid, and July to September is wet, with swollen rivers and muddy lanes. Older travellers should plan early starts and a long midday rest in any season.
Which months should I avoid in Mayapur with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot and humid; midday sightseeing is tiring Peak heat with pre-monsoon storms
When does it rain most in Mayapur?
July is the wettest month, with about 262 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 37°C.