Raimona National Park National Park

West Bengal national park protecting grasslands and wildlife

Wild elephant Raimona National Park.jpg

Raimona National Park at a Glance#

Hours: Typically daylight hours; check local authorities for gate times

Admission: Entry fees may apply; check West Bengal Forest Department for current rates

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How to Get to Raimona National Park#

Raimona National Park is in West Bengal’s border area; the nearest larger towns include Cooch Behar and Dhubri (across the border in Assam). Visitors typically travel by road; local forest department offices can advise on gate access and guided tour arrangements.

Tips for Visiting Raimona National Park#

  • Bring binoculars for spotting herds and birds across grasslands.
  • Hire a local guide-forest staff can advise on the best viewing areas and seasonal wildlife movements.
  • Roads inside the reserve can be rough; use a high-clearance vehicle for access during the monsoon.

Best Time to Visit Raimona National Park#

October through March is the most pleasant period for wildlife viewing and access.

Post-monsoon and winter (Oct-Mar)
Oct-Mar · 15-30°C
Dry, pleasant weather and good wildlife visibility.
Pre-monsoon (Apr-May)
Apr-May · 25-35°C
Hot and dusty; some species concentrate near waterholes.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 22-30°C
Heavy rains can make roads impassable; lush vegetation but reduced access.

Weather & Climate near Raimona National Park#

Climate

Raimona National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3047 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 124 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 12° - 24° 18° 12 mm some cloud 71% 0.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
February Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 14 mm some cloud 62% 1.2 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
March Excellent 18° - 30° 24° 52 mm partly cloudy 53% 1.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 137 mm partly cloudy 59% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.7h
May Good 23° - 32° 30° 385 mm overcast 72% 1.9 m/s 1.6 very high 13.3h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 699 mm overcast 82% 1.6 m/s 1.5 very high 13.6h
July Acceptable 25° - 32° 34° 743 mm overcast 86% 1.5 m/s 1.6 very high 13.5h
August Acceptable 25° - 32° 35° 513 mm overcast 86% 1.1 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
September Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 317 mm overcast 86% 1.0 m/s 1.5 high 12.2h
October Very Good 22° - 31° 26° 160 mm some cloud 82% 1.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.4h
November Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 10 mm mostly sunny 80% 0.8 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.7h
December Ideal 14° - 26° 20° 5 mm mostly sunny 78% 0.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h