The short answer
When to go to Shirpur
The best months are November to February, with cool, clear weather suitable for the fort and the sanctuary. March to May is hot, with highs near 39 degrees, which is hard on older travellers. June to September brings the monsoon, when the Aner Dam area is difficult to reach. Go in the morning and carry water.
Month by month
Shirpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 12°C | 33 mm | Cool and dry; best for outings | |
| February | 32°C | 14°C | 2 mm | Dry and mild | |
| March | 36°C | 19°C | 3 mm | Warm; keep to mornings | |
| April | 38°C | 22°C | 4 mm | Hot; midday is harsh | |
| May | 39°C | 25°C | 4 mm | Hottest month; avoid | |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 114 mm | Monsoon starts; roads get muddy | |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 116 mm | Rain; sanctuary hard to reach | |
| August | 29°C | 21°C | 120 mm | Rain; green but wet | |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 122 mm | Rain continues; check roads | |
| October | 32°C | 19°C | 61 mm | Post-monsoon; warm days | |
| November | 30°C | 15°C | 11 mm | Cool, clear, pleasant | |
| December | 28°C | 12°C | 6 mm | Coolest and clearest |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Shirpur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool and dry; best for outings
- February: Dry and mild
- November: Cool, clear, pleasant
- December: Coolest and clearest
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warm; keep to mornings
- October: Post-monsoon; warm days
Possible, with planning: July, August and September
- July: Rain; sanctuary hard to reach
- August: Rain; green but wet
- September: Rain continues; check roads
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and June
- April: Hot; midday is harsh
- May: Hottest month; avoid
- June: Monsoon starts; roads get muddy
Useful answers
Best time to visit Shirpur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Shirpur?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Shirpur, with March and October also good. The best months are November to February, with cool, clear weather suitable for the fort and the sanctuary. March to May is hot, with highs near 39 degrees, which is hard on older travellers. June to September brings the monsoon, when the Aner Dam area is difficult to reach. Go in the morning and carry water.
Which months should I avoid in Shirpur with elderly parents?
April, May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; midday is harsh Hottest month; avoid
When does it rain most in Shirpur?
September is the wettest month, with about 122 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 39°C.