Avoid
Nagpur in May
Maharashtra, India
Extreme heat 45°C+. Stay indoors. Not recommended
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extreme heat 45°C+. Stay indoors. Not recommended
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. Well-connected highway city.. road condition: NH44 and NH47 pass through. Well-maintained highways.. public transport: Airport, major railway junction, state buses. City: auto-rickshaws, Uber/Ola.. from nearest city: Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad. Central India railway hub.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple across the city. nearest hospital: Government Medical College. Private: Wockhardt, Orange City Hospital — good facilities
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — City infrastructure — hospitals, malls, transport, Dragon Palace temple is visually stunning, Orange market visit fun for kids
Elevation
310m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool 10-28°C. Orange season. Good for Tadoba day trip |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant weather. Last of the oranges. Comfortable sightseeing |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up rapidly. Still okay |
| April | 1/5 | Very hot 40°C+. Vidarbha summer is brutal |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extreme heat 45°C+. Stay indoors. Not recommended |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief from heat. Moderate rain |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Green but humid |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. City functions normally |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Pleasant |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — comfortable, green. Tadoba reopens |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Orange season begins. Tiger reserves in good form |
| December | 5/5 | Best time — cool, dry, oranges in season, tiger reserves accessible |
Practical Details
How to reach
Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad. Central India railway hub.. Roads: NH44 and NH47 pass through. Well-maintained highways.. Self-drive: Easy. Well-connected highway city.. Public transport: Airport, major railway junction, state buses. City: auto-rickshaws, Uber/Ola.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
310m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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