Best time to see wildlife in India
Easter came early this year so Gujarat’s temperatures hadn’t hit boiling point. This meant we were able to see the Asiatic lion in off peak times, but not in off-the-scale heat.
There is wildlife to see all year round in India, although monsoon season is generally July until mid-Oct, so several parks close due to inaccessibility during this time. Monsoon varies according to where you are in the country, so it is best to study your chosen region’s weather patterns in detail. The peak season is when temperatures are milder, as the heat of summer makes wildlife watching almost unbearable in places like Rajasthan, although there are hardcore wildlife watchers who will ride those heat waves for just one precious sighting. Which can be more prolific when thirst drives them out of their secret spots.
Wildlife in India, month by month
Kerala Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
23
32
21
FEB
23
32
26
MAR
24
33
40
APR
25
33
119
MAY
25
32
210
JUN
24
30
341
JUL
23
30
239
AUG
23
30
156
SEP
24
30
175
OCT
24
30
268
NOV
23
31
192
DEC
23
31
69
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Valerie Parkinson from our Ladakh and snow leopard tracking specialist Exodus:
“In winter a blanket of snow falls on Ladakh and the snow leopards come down from the higher peaks. You are tracking animals on foot following their pugmarks often in the snow – the sky is crystal clear blue that you only get at high altitude and the air is usually cold and crisp.”
“In winter a blanket of snow falls on Ladakh and the snow leopards come down from the higher peaks. You are tracking animals on foot following their pugmarks often in the snow – the sky is crystal clear blue that you only get at high altitude and the air is usually cold and crisp.”
Paul Goldstein, tiger expert and tour leader at our leading supplier Exodus:
“October until May is fine for tiger watching. In April and May you might get better sightings but the heat is fearful. In the colder months of December and January the tigers are active for longer, but the days are shorter and it is very cold in the morning. There can be frost, so you will need hats and gloves as you are in an open vehicle.”
“October until May is fine for tiger watching. In April and May you might get better sightings but the heat is fearful. In the colder months of December and January the tigers are active for longer, but the days are shorter and it is very cold in the morning. There can be frost, so you will need hats and gloves as you are in an open vehicle.”