The short answer
When to go to Tura
The best window is November to February, when rainfall is minimal, days are mild at about 23 to 26 C and skies are clearest for Tura Peak, Nokrek and the caves. March is still comfortable, and Wangala is usually around November. Avoid May to September: Tura records several hundred millimetres of rain a month, trails are slippery and landslides can cut roads. For older travellers, December and January offer cool mornings and the easiest driving.
Month by month
Tura weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 11°C | 9 mm | Dry, mild days and cool nights; clearest skies for Tura Peak and Nokrek. | |
| February | 25°C | 13°C | 9 mm | Dry and pleasant; good for treks, caves and the sanctuaries. | |
| March | 29°C | 17°C | 53 mm | Warming up, with the first showers; still comfortable for most outings. | |
| April | 30°C | 19°C | 166 mm | Hot and humid, with frequent rain building; keep outdoor plans short. | |
| May | 30°C | 19°C | 424 mm | Heavy pre-monsoon rain; forest paths and roads are poor. | |
| June | 29°C | 21°C | 556 mm | Monsoon downpours and landslide risk on hill roads. | |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 670 mm | The wettest month; waterfalls are full but travel is unreliable. | |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 422 mm | Very wet; leeches and slippery trails make treks difficult. | |
| September | 29°C | 21°C | 346 mm | Still heavy rain; roads to the south can be cut off. | |
| October | 29°C | 19°C | 173 mm | Rain easing and skies clearing; Wangala season begins around now. | |
| November | 26°C | 16°C | 15 mm | Dry, bright and mild; the best month for the festival and treks. | |
| December | 23°C | 13°C | 3 mm | Driest month with cool mornings; carry a light jacket. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Tura seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, mild days and cool nights; clearest skies for Tura Peak and Nokrek.
- February: Dry and pleasant; good for treks, caves and the sanctuaries.
- November: Dry, bright and mild; the best month for the festival and treks.
- December: Driest month with cool mornings; carry a light jacket.
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up, with the first showers; still comfortable for most outings.
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot and humid, with frequent rain building; keep outdoor plans short.
- October: Rain easing and skies clearing; Wangala season begins around now.
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Heavy pre-monsoon rain; forest paths and roads are poor.
- June: Monsoon downpours and landslide risk on hill roads.
- July: The wettest month; waterfalls are full but travel is unreliable.
- August: Very wet; leeches and slippery trails make treks difficult.
- September: Still heavy rain; roads to the south can be cut off.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Tura: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Tura?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Tura, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when rainfall is minimal, days are mild at about 23 to 26 C and skies are clearest for Tura Peak, Nokrek and the caves. March is still comfortable, and Wangala is usually around November. Avoid May to September: Tura records several hundred millimetres of rain a month, trails are slippery and landslides can cut roads. For older travellers, December and January offer cool mornings and the easiest driving.
Which months should I avoid in Tura with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy pre-monsoon rain; forest paths and roads are poor. Monsoon downpours and landslide risk on hill roads.
When does it rain most in Tura?
July is the wettest month, with about 670 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 30°C.