Madhav National Park

Park Madhya Pradesh national park with diverse wildlife and ruins

Near Shivpuri, Madhav National Park mixes dry forest, lakes and stone memorials; Sakhya Sagar offers boating and birdlife. Visitors come for jeep safaris, walks and local wildlife observation.

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Madhav National Park is a protected area in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh that conserves mixed deciduous forest and grassland habitat. It is managed for wildlife conservation and public recreation.

The area was set aside for protection in the mid 20th century and has since been managed for both conservation and recreational use, with park infrastructure added to support visitors.

The park is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, close to the town of Shivpuri and within reach of regional transport links in the state.

  • Habitats and wildlife: The park supports typical central-Indian dry deciduous and mixed grassland habitats and is a local destination for wildlife viewing and short safaris.
Madhav National Park
25.5616, 77.6780

Tips for Visiting Madhav National Park #

  • Book safaris or park permits in advance through the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department or official park channels - vehicle entry and guided safaris are managed and can fill up on weekends and holidays.
  • Plan wildlife viewing for early morning or late afternoon when animals are most active; mid-day is typically quiet in the forest zones and roads get dusty.
  • Avoid the monsoon months when many park tracks become impassable; check local forest office notices for seasonal closures and the latest road conditions before traveling.

Best Time to Visit Madhav National Park #

Visit Madhav National Park in the cool, dry months (October-March) for the best wildlife viewing and comfortable conditions.

Cool, dry season
Oct-Mar · 10-25°C
The best time for game drives and wildlife viewing when temperatures are milder and animals are easier to spot around water sources.
Hot season
Apr-Jun · 30-45°C
Very hot conditions; daytime wildlife activity drops and mid-day travel is uncomfortable-early mornings and evenings are better.
Monsoon
Jul-Sep · 25-35°C
Heavy rains make the park lush but can cause muddy or impassable roads and reduce visibility for wildlife spotting.

Weather & Climate near Madhav National Park #

Climate

Madhav National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (865 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MarchOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 28°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 42°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
28° 39°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (279 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

279 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

297 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 29°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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