Papikonda National Park
National Park Eastern Ghats park preserving river gorges and forest biodiversity
Forest park along the Godavari in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh; Papikonda National Park offers river gorges, semi-evergreen forest, trekking and birdwatching opportunities.
Papikonda National Park is a protected area in Andhra Pradesh that conserves forested terrain of the Eastern Ghats and stretches of the Godavari river valley. It is important for regional biodiversity and watershed protection.
Visitors encounter mixed deciduous and semi-evergreen forest, river gorges, and seasonal waterfalls and pools along tributaries of the Godavari. The park offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, trekking on established tracks, and observing riverine ecosystems.
The area was designated for protection to conserve its forests, river habitats and wildlife typical of the Eastern Ghats; management has focused on habitat protection and regulating resource use. The park’s boundaries and conservation measures reflect its role in protecting a stretch of the Godavari catchment.
Papikonda lies in Andhra Pradesh along sections of the Godavari River in the Eastern Ghats, within reach of regional towns in the Godavari districts.
- Riverine and Eastern Ghats habitat: Includes riverine habitat along the Godavari and stretches of Eastern Ghats forest that support regional wildlife.
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Weather & Climate near Papikonda National Park #
Papikonda National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1363 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 37°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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June
June is hot, feeling like 38°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (365 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (320 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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