When to go & weather

Weather

The ideal time to visit is between November and March, when the weather is delightfulduring the day (around 9°C to 26°C), enabling you to do some serious stomping around without working up too much of a sweat. In December and January the nights can get surprisingly cold (a warm sleeping bag can be a saviour for those staying in budget hotels). October and March are still pleasant enough, but the days can get quite warm. Temperatures at other times of the year are hot, and at the height of summer often exceed 40°C. Humidity during the monsoon (around July to late September) can create a fatiguing, steambath-like environment.