Caution
Jabalpur in August
Madhya Pradesh, India
August continues the monsoon fury. The Narmada is at its annual peak and boat rides remain suspended.
The August story
Not recommended for a standard visit. Tiger parks are closed. Marble Rocks boat rides unavailable. Only the waterfall viewpoint works.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Continuous rain.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. City driving standard Indian conditions.. road condition: Excellent — national highway connected.. public transport: Auto-rickshaws, city buses. Bhedaghat — shared autos from city.. from nearest city: Self-contained city. Bhopal — 330km, 5hr. Nagpur — 310km, 5hr.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF MP. River rescue at Bhedaghat during monsoon.. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active, multiple private ambulances. police station: Multiple across city. Bhedaghat PS for Marble Rocks area.. nearest hospital: NSCB Medical College & Hospital — city center. Full trauma and specialist care.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full city coverage. Bhedaghat area also well-covered.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Marble Rocks boat ride is thrilling for kids, Dhuandhar Falls is dramatic and accessible, Good city infrastructure — food, medical, hotels, Cable car (ropeway) at Bhedaghat
Elevation
412m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Boats suspended, tiger parks closed, flooding risk
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter. 8-24°C. Clear, pleasant, ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | Late winter. 10-28°C. Comfortable, dry. |
| March | 4/5 | Spring. 14-34°C. Warm days, still manageable. |
| April | 3/5 | Pre-summer. 20-40°C. Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Summer. 25-44°C. Extreme heat. |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon. 28-42°C. Heat + humidity. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. 24-34°C. Heavy rain, Dhuandhar raging. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Continuous rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon. 22-32°C. Rain tapering. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn. 18-32°C. Dry returning, pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Early winter. 12-28°C. Perfect conditions. |
| December | 5/5 | Winter. 8-24°C. Cool, clear, ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Self-contained city. Bhopal — 330km, 5hr. Nagpur — 310km, 5hr.. Roads: Excellent — national highway connected.. Self-drive: Easy. City driving standard Indian conditions.. Public transport: Auto-rickshaws, city buses. Bhedaghat — shared autos from city.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
412m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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