Best Time to Visit Nashik

October to March is Best Season to Visit Nashik

Nashik can be visited at any time of the year. However, the Winter season from October to March is the best time to visit Nashik when the city is extremely comfortable and suitable for sightseeing. This is the best time to visit religious attractions in the city and usually, Nashik is crowded with a large number of tourists during the winter season. This is also the perfect time to visit the delightful view of the surrounding hills, vineyards, adventure parks, water parks, ancient temples and caves.

December to February is Peak Season in Nashik

December to February is the peak season in Nashik. This is also the time some important festivals like Christmas and Makar Sankranti are celebrated during this season and the city is illuminated with strings of lights and colorful decorations, perfect to put you in a festive mood. Rath Yatra is the major festival celebrated every year in Nashik in the month of March/April. Kumbha Mela, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Nasik which held once in 12 years. The next Kumbh Mela is going to be held at Nasik-Trimbakeshwar in 2027.

Minimum Temperature in Nashik

10°C

Maximum Temperature in Nashik

40°C

Present Temperature in Nashik

Winter Season (October - March):

The temperature during this time of the year usually remains moderate allowing tourists to explore the site to the fullest. This is the ideal time to visit Nashik. The climate usually remains mildly cold, December and January which are the coldest months in Nashik. The temperature hovers between 32°C and 12°C and this is the best time to visit Nashik. Some essential festivals are also celebrated during the winter here. November brings Diwali, the festival of lights and Makar Sankranti.

Summer Season (April - June):

The temperature usually goes as high as 40°C during the peak hours of the day, however, the cooler and pleasant with the temperature hovering around 31°C. Tourists wanting to visit Nashik during the summers can plan their activities around this time of the day, but it would limit venturing out to a large extent as the days will be spent indoors in resorts, hotels or visiting very few attractions to escape the afternoon heat. It is always advisable to plan a visit at the beginning of the season. Ramanavami  is major festivals are celebrated on a large scale in Nashik.

Monsoon Season (July - September):

This is the time of the year when the skies are overcast with grey clouds bringing a respite from the summer heat. Monsoons last till September and are considered to be an excellent time of the year to explore the town. The temperature hovers between a comfortable 31°C and a pleasant 21°C with an annual rainfall of 240 mm. July and August are the peak monsoon seasons. Appropriate planning according to the weather forecast should ensure an enjoyable time for the intrepid traveler, but one must expect surprises from Mother Nature and be prepared for the same.