The short answer
When to go to Konark
October to February is the best time, with November to January the most comfortable for exploring the Sun Temple's stone carvings without the glare and heat of summer. April to June turns very hot and humid, and July to September brings heavy monsoon rain with occasional flooding of low-lying areas nearby. Konark has no detailed weather station of its own, so figures here are drawn from Puri, about 35 km away and the closest reliable long-term record.
Month by month
Konark weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 18°C | 16 mm | Cool, dry and clear; ideal for the Sun Temple | |
| February | 29°C | 22°C | 13 mm | Warm days, comfortable evenings | |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 16 mm | Warming up; visit the temple early | |
| April | 32°C | 27°C | 27 mm | Hot and humid by midday | |
| May | 33°C | 28°C | 72 mm | Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon | |
| June | 33°C | 28°C | 172 mm | Monsoon arrives; hot and increasingly wet | |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 341 mm | Heavy monsoon rain; low-lying areas can flood | |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 361 mm | Heaviest rainfall of the year | |
| September | 32°C | 27°C | 272 mm | Still very wet; humid throughout | |
| October | 32°C | 25°C | 204 mm | Rain easing but still substantial | |
| November | 30°C | 21°C | 57 mm | Clearing skies; comfortable for sightseeing | |
| December | 28°C | 18°C | 15 mm | Cool, dry and one of the best months |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Konark seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; ideal for the Sun Temple
- February: Warm days, comfortable evenings
- November: Clearing skies; comfortable for sightseeing
- December: Cool, dry and one of the best months
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up; visit the temple early
Possible, with planning: April, June and October
- April: Hot and humid by midday
- June: Monsoon arrives; hot and increasingly wet
- October: Rain easing but still substantial
Best avoided with parents or children: May, July, August and September
- May: Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon
- July: Heavy monsoon rain; low-lying areas can flood
- August: Heaviest rainfall of the year
- September: Still very wet; humid throughout
Useful answers
Best time to visit Konark: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Konark?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Konark, with March also good. October to February is the best time, with November to January the most comfortable for exploring the Sun Temple's stone carvings without the glare and heat of summer. April to June turns very hot and humid, and July to September brings heavy monsoon rain with occasional flooding of low-lying areas nearby. Konark has no detailed weather station of its own, so figures here are drawn from Puri, about 35 km away and the closest reliable long-term record.
Which months should I avoid in Konark with elderly parents?
May, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon Heavy monsoon rain; low-lying areas can flood
When does it rain most in Konark?
August is the wettest month, with about 361 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.