The short answer
When to go to Murshidabad
The best window is November to February, when days are warm and dry and the lanes between sights are comfortable to walk. March and October are workable but warmer, with the heat or the tail of the monsoon. From April to September the weather is hot, humid and wet, with July the wettest month, so rural roads and open ruins become hard going. Older visitors should plan mornings only and rest in the afternoon.
Month by month
Murshidabad weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 12°C | 9 mm | Cool, dry days and clear mornings; the best time for long walks. | |
| February | 29°C | 15°C | 14 mm | Warm days and cool nights, still dry and comfortable for sightseeing. | |
| March | 34°C | 20°C | 18 mm | Heat builds quickly; keep sightseeing to the mornings. | |
| April | 37°C | 24°C | 51 mm | Very hot and humid, with pre-monsoon storms. | |
| May | 36°C | 25°C | 123 mm | Hottest and stickiest weeks; difficult for older visitors. | |
| June | 35°C | 26°C | 201 mm | Monsoon arrives; heavy rain and humidity. | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 279 mm | Wettest month; muddy grounds and river flooding risk. | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 259 mm | Monsoon continues; uneven paths and humid heat. | |
| September | 33°C | 26°C | 274 mm | Heavy late-monsoon rain; village roads can be poor. | |
| October | 33°C | 24°C | 128 mm | Rains ease but it stays warm; festival season crowds. | |
| November | 31°C | 19°C | 8 mm | Dry, clear and warm days with cooler evenings. | |
| December | 27°C | 14°C | 7 mm | Cool, dry and pleasant; mornings can be hazy. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Murshidabad seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry days and clear mornings; the best time for long walks.
- February: Warm days and cool nights, still dry and comfortable for sightseeing.
- November: Dry, clear and warm days with cooler evenings.
- December: Cool, dry and pleasant; mornings can be hazy.
Possible, with planning: March and October
- March: Heat builds quickly; keep sightseeing to the mornings.
- October: Rains ease but it stays warm; festival season crowds.
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July, August and September
- April: Very hot and humid, with pre-monsoon storms.
- May: Hottest and stickiest weeks; difficult for older visitors.
- June: Monsoon arrives; heavy rain and humidity.
- July: Wettest month; muddy grounds and river flooding risk.
- August: Monsoon continues; uneven paths and humid heat.
- September: Heavy late-monsoon rain; village roads can be poor.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Murshidabad: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Murshidabad?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Murshidabad. The best window is November to February, when days are warm and dry and the lanes between sights are comfortable to walk. March and October are workable but warmer, with the heat or the tail of the monsoon. From April to September the weather is hot, humid and wet, with July the wettest month, so rural roads and open ruins become hard going. Older visitors should plan mornings only and rest in the afternoon.
Which months should I avoid in Murshidabad with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid, with pre-monsoon storms. Hottest and stickiest weeks; difficult for older visitors.
When does it rain most in Murshidabad?
July is the wettest month, with about 279 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 37°C.