The short answer
When to go to Unakoti
November to February is the best window: the ravine is dry, mornings are cool and the carvings are easier to read in clear light. March is workable if you start early. April brings the Ashokastami fair, with heat and the first heavy rain. May to September is very wet, so steps are slippery and roads can be disrupted. For older visitors, winter mornings are kindest on the steps.
Month by month
Unakoti weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 11°C | 6 mm | Dry and clear; cool mornings, comfortable for the ravine | |
| February | 28°C | 14°C | 41 mm | Mostly dry and mild; good light for the carvings | |
| March | 32°C | 18°C | 94 mm | Warming up with first showers; start early | |
| April | 33°C | 21°C | 271 mm | Ashokastami fair; heat, humidity and heavy showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 532 mm | Very wet; slippery steps and swollen streams | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 482 mm | Monsoon rain; paths slick, roads can be disrupted | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 389 mm | Monsoon; humid, heavy rain and landslide risk on hill roads | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 341 mm | Monsoon; wet and humid, poor for walking the ravine | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 300 mm | Rain continues; ravine still wet and slippery | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 161 mm | Rain easing; water festival at Khowrabil in Oct-Nov | |
| November | 30°C | 18°C | 26 mm | Dry, pleasant and green after the rains | |
| December | 27°C | 13°C | 19 mm | Dry and cool; among the best months to visit |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Unakoti seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry and clear; cool mornings, comfortable for the ravine
- February: Mostly dry and mild; good light for the carvings
- November: Dry, pleasant and green after the rains
- December: Dry and cool; among the best months to visit
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up with first showers; start early
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Ashokastami fair; heat, humidity and heavy showers begin
- October: Rain easing; water festival at Khowrabil in Oct-Nov
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very wet; slippery steps and swollen streams
- June: Monsoon rain; paths slick, roads can be disrupted
- July: Monsoon; humid, heavy rain and landslide risk on hill roads
- August: Monsoon; wet and humid, poor for walking the ravine
- September: Rain continues; ravine still wet and slippery
Useful answers
Best time to visit Unakoti: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Unakoti?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Unakoti, with March also good. November to February is the best window: the ravine is dry, mornings are cool and the carvings are easier to read in clear light. March is workable if you start early. April brings the Ashokastami fair, with heat and the first heavy rain. May to September is very wet, so steps are slippery and roads can be disrupted. For older visitors, winter mornings are kindest on the steps.
Which months should I avoid in Unakoti with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very wet; slippery steps and swollen streams Monsoon rain; paths slick, roads can be disrupted
When does it rain most in Unakoti?
May is the wettest month, with about 532 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.