The short answer
When to go to Polo Forest
November to February is the most comfortable window for walking the ruins, with dry weather and cooler mornings, while September to December is when the forest is greenest after the monsoon. April to June is very hot and best avoided. July to September brings heavy rain, so paths can be slippery and access harder. Temperatures and rainfall shown are from the nearest well-documented Wikipedia climate table, for Idar, and Polo Forest's hill setting may differ slightly. Older visitors should aim for early starts and a long midday rest.
Month by month
Polo Forest weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 14°C | 1 mm | Warm days, cool nights, good for walking | |
| February | 31°C | 16°C | 1 mm | Dry and comfortable; migratory birds | |
| March | 37°C | 21°C | 1 mm | Heat building; go early | |
| April | 40°C | 24°C | 2 mm | Very hot; avoid midday | |
| May | 41°C | 26°C | 4 mm | Hottest month; best avoided | |
| June | 39°C | 27°C | 70 mm | Pre-monsoon heat then first rain | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 291 mm | Heavy rain; green but slippery | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 259 mm | Heavy rain; forest roads may be hard | |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 148 mm | Lush after rain; humid | |
| October | 36°C | 23°C | 16 mm | Greenery lingers; still warm | |
| November | 34°C | 20°C | 0 mm | Dry, clear and comfortable | |
| December | 30°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Dry and pleasant; cool mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Polo Forest seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Warm days, cool nights, good for walking
- February: Dry and comfortable; migratory birds
- November: Dry, clear and comfortable
- December: Dry and pleasant; cool mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: September and October
- September: Lush after rain; humid
- October: Greenery lingers; still warm
Possible, with planning: March, July and August
- March: Heat building; go early
- July: Heavy rain; green but slippery
- August: Heavy rain; forest roads may be hard
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and June
- April: Very hot; avoid midday
- May: Hottest month; best avoided
- June: Pre-monsoon heat then first rain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Polo Forest: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Polo Forest?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Polo Forest, with September and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable window for walking the ruins, with dry weather and cooler mornings, while September to December is when the forest is greenest after the monsoon. April to June is very hot and best avoided. July to September brings heavy rain, so paths can be slippery and access harder. Temperatures and rainfall shown are from the nearest well-documented Wikipedia climate table, for Idar, and Polo Forest's hill setting may differ slightly. Older visitors should aim for early starts and a long midday rest.
Which months should I avoid in Polo Forest with elderly parents?
April, May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; avoid midday Hottest month; best avoided
When does it rain most in Polo Forest?
July is the wettest month, with about 291 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 41°C.