The short answer
When to go to Sidhi
November to February is the most comfortable window for Sidhi, with cool mornings and dry weather that suits both safaris and the drive to Chandreh. March is workable, but April to June is very hot, with May highs averaging above 42 C. July to September is the heavy monsoon, when roads and forest access are uncertain. Older travellers should pick December or January, wrap up warm for open jeeps and rest after lunch.
Month by month
Sidhi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 9°C | 12 mm | Cool, dry; good for safari with a warm layer | |
| February | 28°C | 12°C | 19 mm | Mild and dry; comfortable drives | |
| March | 34°C | 16°C | 8 mm | Warming; early-morning drives still pleasant | |
| April | 40°C | 22°C | 7 mm | Very hot afternoons; go at dawn only | |
| May | 42°C | 27°C | 14 mm | Peak heat; hard going for seniors | |
| June | 39°C | 28°C | 127 mm | Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives | |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 352 mm | Heavy rain; roads and forest access difficult | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 330 mm | Heavy rain; check whether safaris are running | |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 239 mm | Wet; forests green but access uncertain | |
| October | 33°C | 20°C | 38 mm | Rains ease; check that the park has reopened | |
| November | 30°C | 14°C | 7 mm | Dry and pleasant; mornings cool | |
| December | 26°C | 9°C | 4 mm | Cool, dry; best for comfortable drives |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Sidhi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Cool, dry; good for safari with a warm layer
- February: Mild and dry; comfortable drives
- December: Cool, dry; best for comfortable drives
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Warming; early-morning drives still pleasant
- November: Dry and pleasant; mornings cool
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Very hot afternoons; go at dawn only
- October: Rains ease; check that the park has reopened
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Peak heat; hard going for seniors
- June: Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives
- July: Heavy rain; roads and forest access difficult
- August: Heavy rain; check whether safaris are running
- September: Wet; forests green but access uncertain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Sidhi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Sidhi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Sidhi, with March and November also good. November to February is the most comfortable window for Sidhi, with cool mornings and dry weather that suits both safaris and the drive to Chandreh. March is workable, but April to June is very hot, with May highs averaging above 42 C. July to September is the heavy monsoon, when roads and forest access are uncertain. Older travellers should pick December or January, wrap up warm for open jeeps and rest after lunch.
Which months should I avoid in Sidhi with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Peak heat; hard going for seniors Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives
When does it rain most in Sidhi?
July is the wettest month, with about 352 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 42°C.