Kushinagar Weather And Best Time To Visit Kushinagar

Kushinagar, the amazing city of Stupas and Temples in Uttar Pradesh is one of the most important places for Buddhism; this is the place where Lord Buddha lived his last days, before attaining nirvana. Tourists from all over the world, especially the devotees of Lord Buddha travel all the way to Kushinagar, throughout the year to offer their prayers and attain blessings from Lord Buddha. The weather in Kushinagar is like the other cities in the state having three seasons; summer, monsoon and winter. People visit all year round, but the best time to visit Kushinagar is during the winter when the environment is cold and perfect to go around sightseeing. Below are descriptions of the seasons in Kushinagar.

Summers in Kushinagar start in the month of April and last all the way till June, with May and June being the hottest months in the city. Temperatures during this season range from 45°C in the day time with hot winds blowing to 32°C in the night; although the temperature is lower, the heat still remains even in the night. The scorching heat and humidity in the region during these months make it very difficult to go sightseeing or do anything outside. Hence, it is advisable to not visit during this time, but if you absolutely must, do carry light clothing and appropriate items to shade yourself from the rays of the sun.

After the sweltering summer, the monsoon rains bring in some respite to Kushinagar. Temperatures in monsoons range from 30°C in the day time to 28°C in the night, accompanied by cool winds and lots of rain. The city receives heavy rainfall, especially during the peak months of monsoon and the atmosphere is rather humid. The climate is pleasant and cool and is apt for going sightseeing, if you don’t mind some rain. If you are planning to visit during this season, taking a cab and moving around for sightseeing is the best thing to do.

After the hot summer and the rainy monsoons, the winter brings in a very different climate. The winter season in Kushinagar starts at the end of October and lasts until March. Temperatures during this time range from 25°C in the morning and afternoon time to 10°C in the night, sometimes even lower. This is the best time to visit Kushinagar due to its cold and absolutely pleasant climate; sightseeing becomes easier in this season as well as you tend to get less tired. It is recommended to wear light woolen clothing to protect yourself from the cold.