Sanchi in July
Madhya Pradesh, India
Monsoon rains make the ancient stone stupas treacherously slippery underfoot
July monsoon makes the ancient stone treacherous underfoot. The stupas look dramatic against grey skies, but footing is genuinely risky.
The July story
Photography from a distance only
Why July scores 4.0/10
Weather
Monsoon
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓monsoon-photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗elderly
- ✗families
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak winter — perfect stupa weather |
| February | 10.0/10 | February keeps the chill without the crowd. |
| March | 8.0/10 | March warms the sandstone. Morning visits are ideal — by afternoon the hilltop radiates heat. |
| April | 4.0/10 | Hot |
| May | 2.0/10 | Peak heat |
| June | 2.0/10 | Pre-monsoon |
| Julyviewing | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 6.0/10 | September starts drying out. The hill is emerald green and the crowds haven't returned. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon perfection |
| November | 10.0/10 | November brings the perfect combination: warm days, cool evenings, crystal visibility. |
| December | 10.0/10 | December mornings are cold enough for a jacket but the midday sun warms the ancient stone perfectly. |
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