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Best Time To Visit Assam (India) In 2026 - 2027

Best Time To Visit Assam (India) In 2026 - 2027

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Best Time to Visit Assam, India

Assam, with its verdant landscape and rich cultural heritage, is one of India's most captivating destinations. The best time to visit Assam is between the months of October and April, when the weather is mostly pleasant with moderate temperatures. This period avoids the heavy monsoon rains that run from June to September and can cause flooding, especially in the Brahmaputra river's floodplain.

Winter in Assam, particularly from November to February, is especially delightful, with the least amount of rainfall and a cool climate, perfect for exploring the tea estates, wildlife sanctuaries, and cultural sites without facing the extremes of heat or rainfall. The famous Bihu festival, which marks the Assamese New Year, is celebrated in April and is a colorful spectacle with traditional dances, music, and feasts, making it an ideal time for cultural tourists. However, visitors should be aware that the evenings and early mornings can be quite chilly, so packing some warm clothing is advisable.

Month-wise temperature in Assam

Month	Min	Max
January	10°C °C	20°C °C
February	12°C °C	23°C °C
March	15°C °C	27°C °C
April	20°C °C	30°C °C
May	23°C °C	31°C °C
June	25°C °C	32°C °C
July	26°C °C	33°C °C
August	26°C °C	33°C °C
September	25°C °C	32°C °C
October	22°C °C	29°C °C
November	18°C °C	25°C °C
December	13°C °C	22°C °C

Places to Visit in Assam

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Guwahati

Kaziranga

Tezpur

Dibrugarh

Jorhat

Majuli

Silchar

Sivasagar

Haflong

Commercial Town

Tinsukia

Explore 2 Hill Stations to Visit in Assam

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Haflong

Assam

Haflong Hill

Haflong

Explore 22 Religious Places to Visit in Assam

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Kamakhya Temple

Guwahati

4.5(1,782 reviews)

Umananda Temple

Guwahati

4.0(457 reviews)

Navagraha Temple

Guwahati

4.0(108 reviews)

Basistha Ashram Temple

Guwahati

4.0(121 reviews)

Mahabhairab Temple

Tezpur

4.0(50 reviews)

Bhairabi Temple

Tezpur

Rudrapada Temple

Tezpur

Radha Krishna Temple Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh

Shri Jagannath Temple Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh

4.5(24 reviews)

Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar

Jorhat

4.5(20 reviews)

Religious site/Cultural landmark

Samaguri Satra

Majuli

Tengapania

Majuli

Cultural & Religious Site

Bengenaati Satra

Majuli

Maniharan Tunnel

Silchar

Bhuban Temple Silchar

Silchar

ISKCON Temple Silchar

Silchar

Shri Kancha Kanti Devi Temple

Silchar

4.0(21 reviews)

Historic Temple

Sivadol (Shivadol)

Sivasagar

4.5(11 reviews)

Historical Landmark & Religious Site

Vishnu Dol Sivasagar

Sivasagar

Historic Temple

Devi Dol Sivasagar

Sivasagar

Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple)

Tinsukia

4.0(43 reviews)

Spiritual / Religious Site

Shiv Dham Tinsukia

Tinsukia

Explore 28 Historical Places to Visit in Assam

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Sivasagar

Assam

Historical Landmark

Numaligarh Ruins

Kaziranga

Historical Site

Deopahar Ruins

Kaziranga

Historical landmark

Agnigarh Hill

Tezpur

4.0(89 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Bamuni Hills

Tezpur

4.0(15 reviews)

Historical Landmark

DaParbatia Gate

Tezpur

Historical landmark

Hazara Pukhuri

Tezpur

Historical Landmark

Barbarua Maidam

Dibrugarh

Historical Landmark

Lekai Chetia Maidam

Dibrugarh

Historical Landmark

Raidongia Dol

Dibrugarh

Historical Landmark

Raja Maidam

Jorhat

Historical Site/Memorial

Sukapha Samannay Kshetra

Jorhat

3.5(19 reviews)

Historical Site

Thengal Bhawan

Jorhat

4.0(68 reviews)

Sports Club / Historical Landmark

Jorhat Gymkhana Club

Jorhat

4.0(12 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Lachit Borphukan's Maidam

Jorhat

Historical Landmark

Khaspur

Silchar

Historical Landmark

Badarpur Fort

Silchar

Historical Town

Maibong

Silchar

Historic Temple

Sivadol (Shivadol)

Sivasagar

4.5(11 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Rang Ghar Sivasagar

Sivasagar

Talatal Ghar

Sivasagar

Historical Landmark

Joysagar Tank and Temples

Sivasagar

Historical Site

Charaideo Maidams

Sivasagar

Historical Landmark

Kareng Ghar

Sivasagar

Historical Landmark & Religious Site

Vishnu Dol Sivasagar

Sivasagar

Historic Temple

Devi Dol Sivasagar

Sivasagar

Historical Landmark/Nature Spot

NaPukhuri (Nine ponds)

Tinsukia

Town / Historical Site

Ledo and Margherita

Tinsukia

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Ahom Museum

Sivasagar

Explore 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries to Visit in Assam

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Wildlife Sanctuary

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

Guwahati

4.0(99 reviews)

Wildlife Sanctuary

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

Dibrugarh

Wildlife Sanctuary

Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Jorhat

4.5(56 reviews)

Forest/Wildlife Sanctuary

Molai Forest

Majuli

Wildlife Sanctuary

BherjanBorajanPadumoni Wildlife Sanctuary

Tinsukia

Explore 5 National Parks to Visit in Assam

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Kaziranga

Assam

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga

4.5(94 reviews)

Wildlife Safari, National Park

Jeep Safari Tours

Kaziranga

Wildlife Festival/National Park

Kaziranga Elephant Festival

Kaziranga

DibruSaikhowa National Park

Tinsukia

4.0(53 reviews)

Explore 2 Villages to Visit in Assam

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Cultural Village

Mishing Village

Majuli

4.0(41 reviews)

Jatinga Village

Haflong

Explore Zoos to Visit in Assam

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Zoo and Botanical Garden

Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden

Guwahati

3.5(35 reviews)

Explore 2 Island to Visit in Assam

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Majuli

Assam

Majuli Island

Jorhat

Explore 4 Gardens to Visit in Assam

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Zoo and Botanical Garden

Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden

Guwahati

3.5(35 reviews)

Botanical Garden/Cultural Heritage Site

Orchid and Biodiversity Park

Kaziranga

4.5(328 reviews)

Botanical Garden / Reserve Forest

Jokai Botanical Garden Reserve Forest

Dibrugarh

Botanical Garden

Orchid Garden Haflong

Haflong

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