Avoid
Bhopal in May
Madhya Pradesh, India
May Bhopal is an oven. The lakes drop, the air shimmers, and Bhimbetka's rock shelters become actual ovens. Hard pass.
The May story
Do not visit
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extreme heat
Roads & Access
from nearest city: NH-46, NH-12 — excellent highways
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: Multiple stations. ambulance: 108 + private. police station: Multiple stations, women's helpline active. nearest hospital: AIIMS Bhopal, Hamidia Hospital, multiple private
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Lakes offer boat rides kids love, Bhimbetka caves = treasure hunt for ancient paintings, Modern city with malls, parks, restaurants, AIIMS hospital for any emergency, Van Vihar National Park = safari inside the city
Elevation
527m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter — lake city at its best |
| February | 5/5 | February is ideal for walking Bhopal's old city. |
| March | 4/5 | March is the last comfortable month before heat takes over. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon hell |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September Bhopal is emerald but damp. The upper lake is at maximum and the boat rides are dramatic with monsoon clouds. |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection |
| November | 5/5 | November is Bhopal's gentleman month. Warm days, cool evenings, the lakes calm enough to mirror the skyline. |
| December | 5/5 | December brings genuine cold to the lake city. |
Practical Details
How to reach
NH-46, NH-12 — excellent highways
Elevation
527m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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