Pick your month by what you want to see. Come in the monsoon, June to September, to see Duduma waterfall loud and large, with green hills all around. Come from October to February for clear views from Deomali and the rest of Koraput. Winter nights drop to 3 °C, and even in May it stays below 35 °C.
- Waterfalls
- June to September
- Hill views
- October to February
- Coldest nights
- 3 °C, December and January
- Warmest month
- May, below 35 °C
Koraput weather at a glance
- Coldest: December and January. Winter nights drop to 3 °C, so bring warm clothes from November to February.
- Warmest: May. Even then Koraput stays below 35 °C, so a non-AC hotel room is fine if you want to save money.
- Monsoon: early June to early October. July is the wettest month, with about 437 mm of rain, and the heaviest rain falls in July and August.
- Rain in a year: about 1,900 mm.
- Average for the year: about 23 °C.
Koraput weather month by month
| Month | Our picks |
|---|---|
| JanuaryColdest nights, down to 3 °C | Deomali |
| FebruaryCool and dry | Deomali |
| MarchWarmer and dry | Gupteswar, Upper Kolab |
| AprilWarm and dry | Gupteswar, Upper Kolab |
| MayWarmest month, below 35 °C | Gupteswar, Upper Kolab |
| JuneThe monsoon starts | Duduma |
| JulyWettest month, about 437 mm | Duduma |
| AugustHeavy monsoon rain | Duduma, Rani Duduma |
| SeptemberMonsoon | Duduma, Rani Duduma |
| OctoberThe rains end early in the month | Deomali, Rani Duduma |
| NovemberCool days, cold nights | Deomali, Rani Duduma |
| DecemberColdest nights, down to 3 °C | Deomali, Rani Duduma |
Best months for each place
- Duduma waterfall: June to September, the monsoon, when the falls are loud and large.
- Rani Duduma waterfall: August to December, when the stream is full.
- Deomali: October to February, for clear views. It's windy on top, so carry a jacket.
- Gupteswar cave temple: any dry month. Shravan (July and August) brings large pilgrim crowds.
- Upper Kolab: any month, in the late afternoon for the light on the water.
- Duduma and Rani Duduma on one trip: August or September.
To fit these into 1 to 4 days, see our Koraput trips. Or ask us on WhatsApp for a route that suits your month.
Monsoon (June to September): Duduma at its best
- Waterfalls: Duduma is at its loudest, with lush green hills all around.
- Wet rocks: rocks near waterfalls get slippery. Wear shoes with grip and keep children back from the edge.
- Interior roads: roads to interior villages can be disrupted in the peak monsoon months, including those to Onukadelli, Talamali, Kalyamali and Nandapur. If these places matter to your group, tell us when you ask for a quote.
- Road updates: we give same-day updates on the Koraput–Borigumma road.
- Car sickness: on ghat roads, we offer the front rows and window seats to anyone who gets car-sick.
October: the rains end
- Rain: the monsoon ends early in October. Pack an umbrella for the first days of the month.
- Season: the cool, dry season runs from October to February.
Winter (November to February): Deomali and cold nights
- Clothes: nights drop to 3 °C in December and January. Bring warm clothes for everyone: a sweater, a jacket, and a shawl or cap for early starts.
- Deomali: the best time for clear views. A sunrise start works well, and we plan long hill drives for daylight.
- Waterfalls: Rani Duduma's stream stays full until December. Duduma is at its best in the monsoon, so winter is for the other places around Koraput.
Summer (March to May): warm, never too hot
- Heat: even in May, Koraput stays below 35 °C. Our Traveller is air-conditioned, and a non-AC hotel room is fine if you want to save money.
- At the stops: you'll be out in the sun at each sight. The Gupteswar cave temple has a climb of about 200 steps. Carry water, and take the steps slowly with children and older relatives.
What to pack for Koraput weather
| Months | Pack |
|---|---|
| October | An umbrella for early-month rain, and a sweater for the evenings |
| November–February | Warm clothes, as nights drop to 3 °C: a sweater, a jacket, and a shawl or cap for early starts |
| March–May | Cotton clothes, a cap, sunscreen and a water bottle |
| June–September | An umbrella or rain jacket, shoes with grip and a spare set of clothes |
| Any month | Comfortable shoes for steps, such as the climb at Gupteswar |
Big luggage is no problem: suitcases go on the Traveller's roof carrier, and small bags on the overhead rack.
Get a quote for your Koraput trip
We run these trips in our own 17-seater AC Force Traveller, delivered new in September 2026, with a local driver. All 17 passenger seats are for your group, and our support staff are on call by phone and WhatsApp for the whole trip. More about our Traveller.
We pick up from Koraput Junction, Damanjodi, Jeypore, Rayagada and Araku railway stations, Jeypore Airport and the bus stands. In Visakhapatnam, we pick up from the airport and the railway station; the road via Araku takes about five hours, more with stops.
Send your dates, group size, arrival point and the places you want to see, and we send one written price for the whole vehicle. A booking advance of ₹3,000 per day of the trip holds your dates, and cancelling before the trip starts is free. We answer from 7 am to 9 pm, daily. The full rules are on our terms and refunds pages.
