Majuli in August
Assam, India
Skip — Brahmaputra at peak flood, ferry to Majuli island reduced to 1 service/day with 3hr+ delays, satras (Vaishnav monasteries) accessible but homestay roads cut off. Better window: November–March.
August — flooding continues though slightly less than July in most years.
The August story
Do not visit. Still flooded.
Why August scores 2.0/10
Weather
Flooding continues.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗All visitors (ongoing flooding)
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 10-24°C. Dry. Peaceful island. Low water — ferry reliable. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Warming 12-26°C. Dry. Pleasant. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warm 16-28°C. Spring. Ali Aye Ligang (Mishing tribal festival). |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot 18-32°C. Bihu celebrations. Pre-monsoon. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon. Water rising. |
| June | 2.0/10 | MONSOON. 24-32°C. Island flooding begins. Ferry disrupted. |
| July | 2.0/10 | FLOOD. Island significantly submerged. |
| Augustviewing | 2.0/10 | Flooding continues. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Floodwater receding. 22-30°C. Island recovering. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-flood. 18-28°C. Island accessible. Green and lush. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Best month. 14-26°C. Raas Leela festival. Pleasant weather. Peak cultural season. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Cool 10-24°C. Post-Raas Leela calm. Dry. Peaceful. |
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