Best Time to Visit Kaziranga (2026): Month-by-Month Weather & Seasons
Kaziranga National Park is open roughly from October or November to April or May and closes for the monsoon, when much of it floods. February to April is excellent for sightings because the tall grass has been burned or grazed short; December and January are cool, misty and busiest.
- Best time
- November to April (park open)
- Peak season
- December–January
- Quieter months
- November and April
- Avoid
- May to September (park closed for the monsoon)
Seasons in Kaziranga
Winter · November–February
Cool (10–25 °C), misty mornings, migratory birds; the most popular time.
Spring · March–April
Warmer, shorter grass and good rhino sightings; the park's last weeks before closing.
Monsoon · May–September
Park closed; floods cover the grasslands. The orchid park nearby stays open.
Opening · October
Parts of the park reopen in some years; check before booking.
Kaziranga weather month by month
Typical daytime temperatures for Kohora, Kaziranga (near sea level); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Cool; birds; busy | 10–24 °C | Dry | Best | Cool; birds; busy |
| February Great sightings | 12–26 °C | Dry | Best | Great sightings |
| March Short grass; rhinos easy to see | 16–30 °C | Some rain | Best | Short grass; rhinos easy to see |
| April Warm; last weeks open | 20–31 °C | Some rain | Good | Warm; last weeks open |
| May Usually closing for the season | 23–32 °C | Wet | Avoid | Usually closing for the season |
| June Closed | 25–32 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Closed |
| July Closed; floods | 26–32 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Closed; floods |
| August Closed | 26–32 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Closed |
| September Closed | 25–32 °C | Very wet | Avoid | Closed |
| October Partial reopening in some years | 22–30 °C | Some rain | Okay | Partial reopening in some years |
| November Season opens; good weather | 16–28 °C | Dry | Best | Season opens; good weather |
| December Cool, misty mornings | 11–25 °C | Dry | Best | Cool, misty mornings |
Festivals
- Kaziranga Elephant FestivalFebruary (most years)
- Bohag BihuMid-April
- Magh BihuMid-January
Tips
- Book jeep safaris early for December, January and the March–April holidays.
- Combine the Central and Western ranges for the best chance of rhinos and elephants.
- Carry a warm layer for winter morning safaris.
Plan Kaziranga for the right season
Tell us your dates and we'll suggest the best route, stays and permits for that time of year.
Kaziranga: frequently asked questions
When is Kaziranga open?+
Usually from October or November to April or May. It closes for the monsoon.
Which is the best month for rhino sightings?+
February to April, when the grass is shorter.
Is Kaziranga worth visiting in December?+
Yes. It is cool, misty and busy, with good wildlife and many migratory birds.
Can I visit in the monsoon?+
The national park is closed, but the orchid park and nearby tea gardens are open.