The short answer
When to go to Alibaug
October to February is the best window, with December and January the most comfortable for older travellers thanks to mild days and cool evenings. March to May turns hot and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and rough seas that rule out beach time and boat rides to nearby forts. Aim for a winter visit and keep afternoons light.
Month by month
Alibaug weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 18°C | 1 mm | Cool, pleasant days and evenings; the best window | |
| February | 30°C | 19°C | 0 mm | Dry, sunny, comfortable; ideal for beaches and forts | |
| March | 31°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Warming up; still pleasant mornings and evenings | |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 0 mm | Hot and humid by midday; early starts advised | |
| May | 34°C | 27°C | 12 mm | Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon | |
| June | 32°C | 26°C | 573 mm | Monsoon onset; heavy rain, rough seas | |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 801 mm | Peak monsoon; frequent downpours, poor sea conditions | |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 530 mm | Still wet; humid, water sports suspended | |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 388 mm | Rain tapering but still frequent and heavy | |
| October | 33°C | 24°C | 87 mm | Rain clearing; warm and increasingly pleasant | |
| November | 33°C | 22°C | 10 mm | Dry, warm days and cool evenings return | |
| December | 31°C | 19°C | 7 mm | Cool, dry and clear; a favourite month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Alibaug seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, pleasant days and evenings; the best window
- February: Dry, sunny, comfortable; ideal for beaches and forts
- November: Dry, warm days and cool evenings return
- December: Cool, dry and clear; a favourite month
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; still pleasant mornings and evenings
- October: Rain clearing; warm and increasingly pleasant
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Hot and humid by midday; early starts advised
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon
- June: Monsoon onset; heavy rain, rough seas
- July: Peak monsoon; frequent downpours, poor sea conditions
- August: Still wet; humid, water sports suspended
- September: Rain tapering but still frequent and heavy
Useful answers
Best time to visit Alibaug: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Alibaug?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Alibaug, with March and October also good. October to February is the best window, with December and January the most comfortable for older travellers thanks to mild days and cool evenings. March to May turns hot and humid, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and rough seas that rule out beach time and boat rides to nearby forts. Aim for a winter visit and keep afternoons light.
Which months should I avoid in Alibaug with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon Monsoon onset; heavy rain, rough seas
When does it rain most in Alibaug?
July is the wettest month, with about 801 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 34°C.