Plan your trip · Konark
Best time to visit Konark
Konark is at its best from November to February, when the stone courtyard is bearable at midday and the coast is dry. Two festival weeks fall in that window.
❄️ Winter
RecommendedOct – Mar
October and November can bring Bay of Bengal cyclones, with warnings days ahead; December to February is dry and mild — the best months of the year.
Pack: light cottons, a light layer for December and January evenings, and flexible plans in October and November.
Plan a winter day →☀️ Summer
Apr – Jun
Hot and humid by the sea — bearable early and late, sticky in between.
Pack: light cottons, a hat, sunscreen and swimwear.
Plan a summer day →🌧️ Monsoon
Jul – Sep
Lush, green and dramatic — heavy rain and rough seas, with swimming off-limits and some boats and services scaled back.
Pack: a good rain shell or umbrella, quick-dry clothes and water-friendly footwear.
Plan a monsoon day →November to February
Dry, warm days and pleasant evenings. This is when the Sun Temple is comfortable to walk around for a couple of hours and Chandrabhaga's sunrise is clear. The Konark Festival runs from 1 to 5 December, and Chandrabhaga Mela falls on Magha Saptami in January or February. Rooms in the village are limited, so book early for both.
March to mid-June
Hot and humid, with temperatures in the mid-30s °C and heavy air. The open stone courtyard is punishing after 10 am. Visit at opening, rest through the afternoon and return for the light and sound show after dark.
Mid-June to September
The southwest monsoon usually reaches the Odisha coast in mid-June, not July. Rain comes in heavy bursts, the sea is rough and bathing is restricted. The upside is a green landscape along the Marine Drive and very few visitors. Puri's Rath Yatra, in late June or July, fills hotels across the region, including Konark's.
October and November: the cyclone window
October and November are the months when Bay of Bengal cyclones most often hit this coast. Most weeks are fine, but if a warning is issued, services close and visitors are moved inland. Check the weather service before and during your trip.
A note on the calendar cards
Some summaries list Rath Yatra as a Konark event. It happens in Puri, about 35 km away, and affects Konark only through crowds and room rates. The Konark calendar's own fixtures are the December festival and Magha Saptami.
In short
- Easiest weather: November to February.
- For festivals: early December and Magha Saptami.
- Quietest: August and September.
See what's on for more on each date.
Questions
Konark — FAQ
Is Konark worth visiting in summer?
Yes, if you go at opening time and again in the evening. Midday in the open courtyard is very hot.
When is Chandrabhaga Mela?
On Magha Saptami, which falls in January or February. In 2026 it was on 25 January.
Does it rain in Konark in winter?
Rarely. November to February is mostly dry, though a late cyclone can bring rain in November.