Vaishali in July
Bihar, India
July monsoons make the archaeological ruins inaccessible due to waterlogging and mud
July monsoon waterloggs the Vaishali site. The surrounding paddy fields look gorgeous from the road, but the actual ruins sit in puddles and mud.
The July story
Drive past for the view. Do not stop.
Why July scores 4.0/10
Weather
Monsoon — waterlogged site
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓none
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak — cool weather for open-site exploration |
| February | 10.0/10 | Excellent — clear and comfortable |
| March | 8.0/10 | Good — last comfortable window |
| April | 2.0/10 | Hot — open site with zero shade |
| May | 2.0/10 | Extreme heat on open site |
| June | 2.0/10 | Pre-monsoon furnace |
| Julyviewing | 4.0/10 | Monsoon — waterlogged site |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 6.0/10 | Late monsoon — site drying |
| October | 8.0/10 | Good — comfortable, dry, accessible |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak — perfect open-site weather |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak — cool and contemplative |
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