Chitwan & the Terai · – · –
Chitwan & the Terai in July
The wettest stretch of the year. Most of the annual 2,500 mm of rain falls between mid-June and September, and the Narayani, Rapti and Koshi run high and brown. Park access is limited and floods can close roads. We do not recommend Chitwan or Koshi Tappu now; Janakpur's temples stay open for pilgrims. Janakpur and Devghat stay open for pilgrims, and the green paddy fields are at their most vivid, but road travel is slow.
Local tip for July
Allow a spare day for road delays in July and keep valuables in dry bags.
Where to go in July
Chitwan & the Terai74 mJanakpur
Sita's city, white marble and two hundred sacred ponds
Chitwan & the Terai90 mDhanusha Dham
Where a piece of Shiva's broken bow is said to rest
Chitwan & the Terai175 mSauraha
The Rapti riverbank where most Chitwan safaris begin
Elsewhere in Nepal in July
Questions
Is July a good time to visit Chitwan & the Terai?
The wettest stretch of the year. Most of the annual 2,500 mm of rain falls between mid-June and September, and the Narayani, Rapti and Koshi run high and brown. Park access is limited and floods can close roads. We do not recommend Chitwan or Koshi Tappu now; Janakpur's temples stay open for pilgrims. Janakpur and Devghat stay open for pilgrims, and the green paddy fields are at their most vivid, but road travel is slow.
What is the weather like in Chitwan & the Terai in July?
Chitwan 25–33 °C, heavy monsoon rain. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Chitwan & the Terai in July?
We suggest Janakpur, Dhanusha Dham, Sauraha. Allow a spare day for road delays in July and keep valuables in dry bags.