Kaziranga in October
Assam, India
Skip — park closed mid-May to early November (Brahmaputra floods central + western ranges every monsoon). Limited eastern range may open Oct depending on water levels. Better window: November–April.
October — park closed but opening imminent. Watch for forest department announcement.
The October story
Park typically opens late October or early November. Check official Kaziranga website for exact date. Grass is very tall after monsoon.
Why October scores 2.0/10
Weather
PARK CLOSED until late October/early November.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those unable to wait until late October reopening
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0/10 | Cool 8-24°C. Park OPEN. Excellent wildlife sighting — grass burned/cut, animals visible. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Best month. 10-26°C. Short grass. Clear weather. Animals concentrated near water. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 14-28°C. Good sighting. Grass regrowing. Last comfortable month. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 18-30°C. Grass tall. Sightings harder. Park closes late April or May. |
| May | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED. Monsoon preparation. |
| June | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED. Monsoon flooding begins. |
| July | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED. Peak flooding. Animals migrate to Karbi Hills. |
| August | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED. Flooding continues. |
| September | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED. Floodwater receding. Preparation for opening. |
| Octoberviewing | 2.0/10 | PARK CLOSED until late October/early November. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Park OPENS. 12-26°C. Tall grass initially. Sightings building. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Cool 8-24°C. Grass being managed. Good sightings. Christmas-New Year rush. |
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