Located south west to Jagdalpur is a district by the name of Dantewada, located at the confluence of two holy rivers namely Shankini and Dhankini. The place’s name is derived from the famous Danteshwari Temple that houses a shrine of Goddess Danteshwari, due to which the place is very popular. Weather in Dantewada is subtropical like the other cities and districts in Chhattisgarh; summers are quite hot and monsoons are moderate. The best time to visit Dantewada is during winters that last from the month of November to March. Let’s have a look at the seasons in this district and when is the best time to visit.

Summers in Dantewada are the hottest and start to warm up in the last week of March, lasting all the way to June. The temperature in the region during this season ranges from 40°C in the day time to 32°C in the night, but you will still find warm winds blowing at night. The day time is too hot to go out sightseeing and this is not the most recommended season to visit the district. Due to the Danteshwari temple being located in the region, you will see people all year round. If you want to take a trip in the summer, make sure you carry light cotton clothes and always stay hydrated.

The rains are a blessing in this region and provide some respite from the scorching sun. The cool monsoon is the second best season after winter to visit Dantewada. Temperatures during this time range from 30°C in the daytime to 22°C in the night accompanied by cold showers and extremely cool winds, making the place quite cool in the night. If you don’t mind the rain, this is one of the best times to enjoy the green landscapes of Dantewada. You can choose to go sightseeing when it is not raining and if it is, you can always sit back and relax and watch the rain from the window.

The best season to visit Dantewada is during winters, lasting from November to March. The cold starts to seep in by the end of October itself, but it becomes full-fledged by November. Temperatures during this time range from 25°C in the morning and afternoons to 12°C in the night, making it very chilly. This is the best season to enjoy the place and go sightseeing due to the pleasant weather and cold winds. This is also a great time to visit the Danteshwari temple and seek the blessing of the Goddess. Some winters maybe a little colder than others, hence you must carry heavy woollen clothes to combat the cold.