Plan your trip · Nagpur
Best time to visit Nagpur
Come between November and February. Nagpur's summer is among the hottest in India, and the monsoon brings heavy downpours that can flood the city.
❄️ Winter
RecommendedOct – Feb
Warm and still humid in October, then dry and mild from November to February — the comfortable season, with cool early mornings.
Pack: light cottons, with a light layer for early mornings and after dark.
Plan a winter day →☀️ Summer
Mar – May
Fiercely hot — highs in the low-to-mid 40s °C through April and May, and higher in a heatwave. Go out at dawn and after sunset.
Pack: loose light cottons, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and far more water than feels necessary.
Plan a summer day →🌧️ Monsoon
Jun – Sep
The rain arrives in June and runs to September — steady through July and August, heaviest towards the Ghats, with local flooding after a big downpour. Much cooler and greener than the summer.
Pack: an umbrella or rain shell, quick-dry clothes and grippy footwear.
Shines now: Ambazari Lake, Futala Lake
Plan a monsoon day →November to February: the good months
Days are sunny and warm, and nights are cool; December averages about 13 °C at its coolest. This is the time for long days on foot, sunsets at the lakes and safaris at Tadoba and Pench. Oranges are in the markets from November. The Winter Session of the state legislature usually sits in Nagpur in December, so hotels near Civil Lines fill and some roads close for security.
October and March: warm edges
October starts humid after the rains and dries out as the month goes on. It is also when Nagpur holds Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Deekshabhoomi, the city's biggest gathering. March is sunny and already hot by the afternoon, and the sweet February–March orange crop is on sale.
April to June: serious heat
This is not an ordinary hot season. Average May highs are above 43 °C, and the city recorded 47 °C on 30 May 2024. Hot winds blow through the afternoons. If you must come, sightsee from dawn to about ten and again after five, drink more water than you think you need, and rest indoors in between. Tiger sightings at nearby reserves are good in this season, because animals come to the waterholes, but safaris are hard going.
Late June to September: monsoon
The rain usually arrives in the second half of June. July to September bring most of Nagpur's roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year. Many showers pass in an hour, but heavy bursts can overwhelm drains: on 23 September 2023, about 109 mm fell in a few hours, Ambazari Lake overflowed and parts of the city flooded. The countryside turns green, and the Marbat procession and Ganesh Chaturthi fall in this season. Tadoba's core zones close from 1 July to 30 September, though buffer zones stay open when the tracks allow.
So when should you go?
For sightseeing, choose mid-November to mid-February. For the festival, plan around October and book ahead. For a tiger safari with cooler weather, go between October and March.
Questions
Nagpur — FAQ
Is it too hot to visit Nagpur in April and May?
For most travellers, yes. May averages above 43 °C, and afternoons are dangerous for long walks. If you go, sightsee at dawn and after sunset only.
When does the monsoon reach Nagpur?
Usually in the second half of June. July to September are the wettest months, and heavy bursts can flood roads and low-lying areas.
When is the best time to combine Nagpur with a tiger safari?
October to March is the most comfortable. Tadoba's core zones are closed from 1 July to 30 September, while April to June is best for sightings but very hot.
Which months are oranges in season in Nagpur?
Roughly November to March. The first crop arrives in November and December, and a sweeter one in February and March.