The short answer
When to go to Sasan Gir
Gir is open from 16 October to 15 June, and within that window December to February gives the most comfortable temperatures, though safari mornings are cold enough for a jacket in the open jeep. March to mid-June is hot and dry, and counterintuitively often the best for sightings, since wildlife concentrates near Kamleshwar Dam and the remaining waterholes. For older travellers, winter is the easier season: a cold start is simpler to manage than midday heat, and Devalia Safari Park remains a gentler, shaded alternative to a full jungle safari in any month.
Month by month
Sasan Gir weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 13°C | 0 mm | Cool, dry, good safari light | |
| February | 28°C | 15°C | 0 mm | Pleasant mornings, warming afternoons | |
| March | 31°C | 18°C | 2 mm | Warming; sightings improve near waterholes | |
| April | 33°C | 22°C | 1 mm | Hot by midday; early safaris still comfortable | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 33 mm | Very hot; mango season begins; park open until mid-June | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 118 mm | Sanctuary closes 16 June for the monsoon | |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 372 mm | Peak monsoon; sanctuary closed | |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 291 mm | Still very wet; sanctuary closed | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 116 mm | Rain easing; sanctuary closed | |
| October | 33°C | 22°C | 19 mm | Sanctuary reopens 16 October | |
| November | 32°C | 18°C | 5 mm | Comfortable and dry | |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Coolest month; cold safari mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Sasan Gir seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry, good safari light
- February: Pleasant mornings, warming afternoons
- November: Comfortable and dry
- December: Coolest month; cold safari mornings
Good, with small trade-offs: March, April and October
- March: Warming; sightings improve near waterholes
- April: Hot by midday; early safaris still comfortable
- October: Sanctuary reopens 16 October
Possible, with planning: May
- May: Very hot; mango season begins; park open until mid-June
Closed or largely inaccessible: June, July, August and September
- June: Sanctuary closes 16 June for the monsoon
- July: Peak monsoon; sanctuary closed
- August: Still very wet; sanctuary closed
- September: Rain easing; sanctuary closed
Useful answers
Best time to visit Sasan Gir: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Sasan Gir?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Sasan Gir, with March, April and October also good. Gir is open from 16 October to 15 June, and within that window December to February gives the most comfortable temperatures, though safari mornings are cold enough for a jacket in the open jeep. March to mid-June is hot and dry, and counterintuitively often the best for sightings, since wildlife concentrates near Kamleshwar Dam and the remaining waterholes. For older travellers, winter is the easier season: a cold start is simpler to manage than midday heat, and Devalia Safari Park remains a gentler, shaded alternative to a full jungle safari in any month.
Which months should I avoid in Sasan Gir with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Sanctuary closes 16 June for the monsoon Peak monsoon; sanctuary closed
When does it rain most in Sasan Gir?
July is the wettest month, with about 372 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.