Nawegaon National Park National Park

Maharashtra park protecting dry deciduous forest and wildlife

In Maharashtra, Nawegaon National Park protects dry-deciduous forest and lakes; visitors come for wildlife watching, forest trails and simple village stays that reveal rural Vidarbha life.

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Nawegaon National Park at a Glance#

Address: Nawegaon National Park, Gondia district (administrative access via Nawegaon), Maharashtra, India

Hours: Open year-round; safari timings depend on park management (typically early morning and late afternoon)

Admission: Entry and fees vary-park entry often low-cost; local forestry department issues permits for safaris

How to Get to Nawegaon National Park#

Nawegaon National Park is accessed from Gondia district; the nearest railhead is Gondia Junction. From Gondia or nearby towns, hire a taxi or arrange with park authorities for entry. Road conditions vary-contact local forestry department offices in Gondia for current access routes and permits.

Tips for Visiting Nawegaon National Park#

  • Early morning and late afternoon safaris increase chances of seeing gaur, sloth bear and deer.
  • Hire local guides from the nearby town of Gondia (or Bhamragad) who know seasonal waterholes.
  • Check seasonal road conditions: monsoon rains (Jun-Sep) can make interior forest tracks impassable.

Best Time to Visit Nawegaon National Park#

Best visited November-February for dry conditions and clearer wildlife viewing; avoid heavy monsoon rains for accessibility.

Winter (Nov-Feb)
Nov-Feb · 10-25°C
Dry, pleasant days and the best time for wildlife sightings.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 20-30°C
Lush forest but access problems due to heavy rain; many trails close.
Post-monsoon (Oct)
Oct · 20-30°C
Vegetation still green, animals gather at remaining waterholes-good for sightings.

Weather & Climate near Nawegaon National Park#

Climate

Nawegaon National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 12°C to 40°C. Abundant rainfall (1491 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 122 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 34°
30%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 40°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 36°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (463 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

463 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (448 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

448 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (282 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight