The short answer
When to go to Velavadar
The best window is November to February, when days are warm but comfortable and the harriers roost in the grass. March to mid-June is open but very hot, with little shade, so choose the earliest session and rest at midday. The park is closed from 16 June to 15 October, covering the monsoon, when the Bhavnagar station recorded most of the year's rain. For older travellers, winter mornings and late afternoons are far kinder than the middle of the day, and a jacket is useful at dawn.
Month by month
Velavadar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 14°C | 2 mm | Cool, dry and clear; harriers present | |
| February | 31°C | 16°C | 0 mm | Warm days and cool mornings | |
| March | 35°C | 21°C | 1 mm | Getting hot; early sessions only | |
| April | 38°C | 25°C | 2 mm | Very hot with little shade | |
| May | 40°C | 27°C | 2 mm | Peak heat; dry grass | |
| June | 37°C | 28°C | 142 mm | Park closes on 16 June; monsoon starts | |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 239 mm | Park closed; heaviest rain | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 164 mm | Park closed; heavy rain | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 142 mm | Park closed; wet and humid | |
| October | 35°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Reopens 16 Oct; still warm | |
| November | 33°C | 19°C | 3 mm | Comfortable; birds arrive | |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Cool mornings and clear light |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Velavadar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; harriers present
- February: Warm days and cool mornings
- November: Comfortable; birds arrive
- December: Cool mornings and clear light
Possible, with planning: March and October
- March: Getting hot; early sessions only
- October: Reopens 16 Oct; still warm
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot with little shade
- May: Peak heat; dry grass
Closed or largely inaccessible: June, July, August and September
- June: Park closes on 16 June; monsoon starts
- July: Park closed; heaviest rain
- August: Park closed; heavy rain
- September: Park closed; wet and humid
Useful answers
Best time to visit Velavadar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Velavadar?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Velavadar. The best window is November to February, when days are warm but comfortable and the harriers roost in the grass. March to mid-June is open but very hot, with little shade, so choose the earliest session and rest at midday. The park is closed from 16 June to 15 October, covering the monsoon, when the Bhavnagar station recorded most of the year's rain. For older travellers, winter mornings and late afternoons are far kinder than the middle of the day, and a jacket is useful at dawn.
Which months should I avoid in Velavadar with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot with little shade Peak heat; dry grass
When does it rain most in Velavadar?
July is the wettest month, with about 239 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.