The short answer
When to go to Udayagiri
The most comfortable window for the fort climb is November to February, when days are warm but not punishing; February is the driest of those months. April to June is very hot and makes the shadeless hill a poor choice, and October and November bring the northeast monsoon, with slippery steps and wet trails. Older visitors should stay on the town monuments in any season.
Month by month
Udayagiri weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 21°C | 20 mm | Warm days, mild nights, fort climb manageable | |
| February | 32°C | 22°C | 2 mm | Dry and pleasant for the hill trail | |
| March | 35°C | 24°C | 4 mm | Heat building; start climbs at dawn | |
| April | 38°C | 27°C | 9 mm | Very hot for a shadeless climb | |
| May | 40°C | 29°C | 36 mm | Peak heat on the hill | |
| June | 38°C | 29°C | 41 mm | Hot and humid with early showers | |
| July | 36°C | 28°C | 84 mm | Humid; greener hills, slippery steps | |
| August | 35°C | 27°C | 108 mm | Humid; slippery trail | |
| September | 35°C | 27°C | 97 mm | Humid with showers | |
| October | 33°C | 26°C | 269 mm | Northeast monsoon begins; trails wet | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 288 mm | Heavy rain likely; check road and trail | |
| December | 30°C | 22°C | 111 mm | Cooler and drying; good for temples and the climb |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Udayagiri seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Warm days, mild nights, fort climb manageable
- February: Dry and pleasant for the hill trail
- December: Cooler and drying; good for temples and the climb
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Heat building; start climbs at dawn
Possible, with planning: July, August, September, October and November
- July: Humid; greener hills, slippery steps
- August: Humid; slippery trail
- September: Humid with showers
- October: Northeast monsoon begins; trails wet
- November: Heavy rain likely; check road and trail
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and June
- April: Very hot for a shadeless climb
- May: Peak heat on the hill
- June: Hot and humid with early showers
Useful answers
Best time to visit Udayagiri: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Udayagiri?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Udayagiri, with March also good. The most comfortable window for the fort climb is November to February, when days are warm but not punishing; February is the driest of those months. April to June is very hot and makes the shadeless hill a poor choice, and October and November bring the northeast monsoon, with slippery steps and wet trails. Older visitors should stay on the town monuments in any season.
Which months should I avoid in Udayagiri with elderly parents?
April, May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot for a shadeless climb Peak heat on the hill
When does it rain most in Udayagiri?
November is the wettest month, with about 288 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.