The short answer
When to go to Tarkarli
The comfortable window runs from about November to February, when the rain has gone, the sea is calm enough for the fort ferry and backwater boats, and nights are cooler. October and March are workable but more humid. From April the heat builds, and the monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain, rough water and, for the fort, likely closures. For seniors, December and January offer the easiest days, but plan outdoor sights for morning and late afternoon, as the sun is strong even then.
Month by month
Tarkarli weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry, calm sea, cool nights; the best month for the fort and boats | |
| February | 33°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry and comfortable; humidity rises slowly | |
| March | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Hotter and more humid, still dry; keep to mornings and evenings | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 2 mm | Hot and humid; strong sun and little shade at midday | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 48 mm | Hottest and stickiest; pre-monsoon showers begin late in the month | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 869 mm | Monsoon arrives with very heavy rain; sea activities largely stop | |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 1037 mm | Wettest month; rough sea and high tides, fort not advised | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Still heavy rain and rough sea | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 321 mm | Rain easing but sea and services remain unreliable | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 168 mm | Showers fade and services reopen; still humid | |
| November | 34°C | 20°C | 17 mm | Season opens; warm days, calmer sea, pleasant evenings | |
| December | 33°C | 17°C | 5 mm | Dry, bright and cooler at night; busy around holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Tarkarli seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry, calm sea, cool nights; the best month for the fort and boats
- February: Dry and comfortable; humidity rises slowly
- December: Dry, bright and cooler at night; busy around holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Hotter and more humid, still dry; keep to mornings and evenings
- November: Season opens; warm days, calmer sea, pleasant evenings
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; strong sun and little shade at midday
- May: Hottest and stickiest; pre-monsoon showers begin late in the month
- October: Showers fade and services reopen; still humid
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon arrives with very heavy rain; sea activities largely stop
- July: Wettest month; rough sea and high tides, fort not advised
- August: Still heavy rain and rough sea
- September: Rain easing but sea and services remain unreliable
Useful answers
Best time to visit Tarkarli: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Tarkarli?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Tarkarli, with March and November also good. The comfortable window runs from about November to February, when the rain has gone, the sea is calm enough for the fort ferry and backwater boats, and nights are cooler. October and March are workable but more humid. From April the heat builds, and the monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain, rough water and, for the fort, likely closures. For seniors, December and January offer the easiest days, but plan outdoor sights for morning and late afternoon, as the sun is strong even then.
Which months should I avoid in Tarkarli with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon arrives with very heavy rain; sea activities largely stop Wettest month; rough sea and high tides, fort not advised
When does it rain most in Tarkarli?
July is the wettest month, with about 1037 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 34°C.