The short answer
When to go to Panna
November to February is the most comfortable window: days are mild, rain is almost absent and the park is open. March is workable, while April to June gets very hot, with May highs near 41 degrees, though operators say animals gather at water then. July to September is monsoon, with core zones usually closed. Older travellers should favour December to February and pack a warm layer for dawn jeeps.
Month by month
Panna weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 8°C | 17 mm | Cool mornings, clear days; park open | |
| February | 26°C | 10°C | 18 mm | Comfortable days, mild nights | |
| March | 32°C | 16°C | 14 mm | Warming up; animals start to favour water | |
| April | 37°C | 21°C | 7 mm | Hot; only dawn and dusk are comfortable | |
| May | 41°C | 25°C | 8 mm | Very hot; hard on older travellers | |
| June | 39°C | 25°C | 127 mm | Hot, humid and rain begins; park season ends | |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 358 mm | Heavy rain; core zones usually closed | |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 383 mm | Wettest month; waterfalls at their fullest | |
| September | 31°C | 20°C | 265 mm | Still wet; check reopening dates | |
| October | 31°C | 17°C | 34 mm | Park usually reopens mid-October | |
| November | 28°C | 13°C | 4 mm | Dry, clear and comfortable | |
| December | 24°C | 9°C | 4 mm | Cool, dry; cold in an open jeep at dawn |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Panna seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, clear days; park open
- February: Comfortable days, mild nights
- November: Dry, clear and comfortable
- December: Cool, dry; cold in an open jeep at dawn
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; animals start to favour water
- October: Park usually reopens mid-October
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Hot; only dawn and dusk are comfortable
Best avoided with parents or children: May and June
- May: Very hot; hard on older travellers
- June: Hot, humid and rain begins; park season ends
Closed or largely inaccessible: July, August and September
- July: Heavy rain; core zones usually closed
- August: Wettest month; waterfalls at their fullest
- September: Still wet; check reopening dates
Useful answers
Best time to visit Panna: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Panna?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Panna, with March and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable window: days are mild, rain is almost absent and the park is open. March is workable, while April to June gets very hot, with May highs near 41 degrees, though operators say animals gather at water then. July to September is monsoon, with core zones usually closed. Older travellers should favour December to February and pack a warm layer for dawn jeeps.
Which months should I avoid in Panna with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; hard on older travellers Hot, humid and rain begins; park season ends
When does it rain most in Panna?
August is the wettest month, with about 383 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 41°C.