RANTHAMBORE Ranthambore weather: 7-day forecast and month by month
Live forecast for Ranthambore and Sawai Madhopur, with the temperature for each safari drive, plus what every month of the year is usually like.
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Short answer: Ranthambore, in Sawai Madhopur in eastern Rajasthan, is dry and sunny for most of the year. Winter (November to February) runs about 7–30°C with cold safari mornings; summer (April to June) reaches 39–42°C in the afternoon; the monsoon (July to September) is humid at about 25–35°C, when core zones 1 to 5 close. The most comfortable months are November to March.
Ranthambore weather forecast: next 7 days
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Forecast for Ranthambore National Park (26.02°N, 76.50°E), refreshed every two hours. Forecast data: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0. “Morning drive” is the forecast at about 6–7 am, “afternoon drive” at about 3–4 pm.
Ranthambore weather month by month
Typical temperature ranges for Sawai Madhopur, the safari gate times for each month and which zones are open. A given week can be warmer or colder; gate times are set by the Rajasthan Forest Department and the exact time is printed on your permit.
| Month | Typical temperature | Safari drives | Zones open | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 20–34°C | 6:30–10:00 am 2:30–6:00 pm | All 10 | Cotton layers; mornings fresh, afternoons warm |
| November | 13–30°C | 7:00–10:30 am 2:00–5:30 pm | All 10 | Light jacket for the morning drive |
| December | 8–25°C | 7:00–10:30 am 2:00–5:30 pm | All 10 | Warm jacket, woollen cap, gloves for the morning |
| January | 7–23°C | 7:00–10:30 am 2:00–5:30 pm | All 10 | Thermal inner, fleece, windproof jacket, cap, gloves |
| February | 10–27°C | 6:30–10:00 am 2:30–6:00 pm | All 10 | Fleece for the morning, light clothes by 9 am |
| March | 15–33°C | 6:30–10:00 am 2:30–6:00 pm | All 10 | Light layers, hat, sunscreen |
| April | 22–39°C | 6:00–9:30 am 3:00–6:30 pm | All 10 | Loose cotton, hat, sunscreen, 2 litres of water |
| May | 27–42°C | 6:00–9:30 am 3:00–6:30 pm (from 16 May 3:30–7:00 pm) | All 10 | Loose cotton, hat, scarf for dust, plenty of water |
| June | 29–41°C | 6:00–9:30 am 3:30–7:00 pm | All 10 until 30 June | As May; the first rains can arrive late in the month |
| July–September | 25–35°C, humid | 6:00–9:30 am 3:30–7:00 pm | Zones 6–10 only | Light rain jacket, quick-dry clothes, insect repellent |
Core zones 1–5 do not run on Wednesdays and zones 6–10 do not run on Tuesdays. For sightings, crowds and how far ahead to book in each month, see the best time to visit Ranthambore.
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Check my date on WhatsAppWinter: November to February
Clear, dry and sunny, with big swings between night and day. Afternoons are warm enough for a T-shirt; dawn in December and January is properly cold, sometimes close to 3–5°C, with mist over Padam Talao and Rajbagh. Winter is peak season, so seats sell out before the weather becomes a problem. Full detail in Ranthambore in winter.
Summer: March to June
Hot and dry. By April afternoons pass 35°C and in May and June they reach 40–42°C. The morning drive, leaving around 6 am, is pleasant until about 8:30; the afternoon drive starts hot and cools in its last hour, when animals come down to the water. It is also the best time of year for tiger sightings, because the forest is bare and water is scarce. Carry two litres of water per person, a hat and sunscreen: the vehicles have no roof.
Monsoon: July to September
Humid, about 25–35°C, with most of the year's rain falling in these months. Core zones 1 to 5 close from 1 July to 30 September; zones 6 to 10 stay open with fair sightings in a green, quiet park, and stays are at their cheapest. Core zones reopen on 1 October.
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Check my date on WhatsAppHow cold is a safari morning?
Colder than the forecast suggests. Both the gypsy (a six-seat open jeep) and the canter (a 20-seat open bus) have no roof and no sides, and they move through the forest at 20–30 km an hour, so the wind chill is real. Pickup from hotels on Ranthambore Road is 30–45 minutes before the gate time, so in December and January you are in the vehicle around 6:15–6:30 am, at the coldest part of the day. The canter sits higher and catches more wind than the gypsy. See gypsy vs canter.
What to wear on a Ranthambore safari
- November to February: thermal inner, fleece, warm windproof jacket, woollen cap, gloves, scarf, closed shoes. Take layers off as the sun comes up.
- March to June: loose cotton in green, brown or khaki, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf for the dust and plenty of water.
- July to September: quick-dry clothes, a light rain jacket and insect repellent.
- All year: the original photo ID used on your permit (it is checked at the gate), binoculars and a charged camera battery.
Travelling in late December or January? Dense fog on the north Indian plains often delays morning trains from Delhi, so leave a few hours' margin before an afternoon safari. Routes and trains: how to reach Ranthambore.
Ranthambore weather questions
What is the weather in Ranthambore today?
The forecast at the top of this page is updated every two hours for Ranthambore and Sawai Madhopur, with the expected temperature for the morning and afternoon safari drives and any rain for the next seven days.
Which is the best month for weather in Ranthambore?
November to March is the most comfortable: dry, sunny days of about 23–33°C. December and January mornings are cold, about 7–8°C at dawn and colder in an open safari vehicle. For tiger sightings, April and May are best, but afternoons pass 40°C.
How hot is Ranthambore in May and June?
Typical ranges are about 27–42°C in May and 29–41°C in June. The morning drive from about 6 am is pleasant until roughly 8:30; the afternoon drive starts hot and cools in its last hour.
How cold is Ranthambore in December and January?
About 8–25°C in December and 7–23°C in January, with cold spells bringing dawn close to 3–5°C. In an open gypsy or canter at 7 am it feels colder still, so a warm jacket, cap and gloves are essential for the morning drive.
Is Ranthambore open in the monsoon?
Partly. Zones 1 to 5 close from 1 July to 30 September; zones 6 to 10 stay open all year. The monsoon is humid, about 25–35°C, with most of the year's rain. The park is green and quiet and stays are at their cheapest.
Does it rain in Ranthambore in winter?
Very little. Winter in Ranthambore is clear and dry, with some mist over the lakes at dawn. The bigger winter problem is dense fog on the plains of north India in late December and January, which can delay trains from Delhi.