Weather

The south-west monsoon of 2003 was marked by near-normal rainfall over the country, distributed equitably over both space and time

For the country as a whole, the total rainfall from 1 June to 30 September 2003 was 102 % of its Long Period Average

Following the drought of 2002, this year's monsoon rains brought welcome relief to most parts of the country that had experienced severe drought conditions last year

The June-September rainfall was normal/excess in 33 out of the 36 meteorological sub-divisions and 75 % of the meteorological districts received excess/normal rainfall

The main rainfall-deficient area runs from south Maharashtra across Karnataka on to Kerala

Out of the 267 meteorological districts which suffered from drought last year, as many as 205 districts received good rainfall in this monsoon, but drought has continued in 62 districts

Climate in Keoladeo National Park
Bharatpur is located on the fringes of the Thar desert. This marshy land has very warm climate. Summers are invariably hot and winters are not very cold. Carry light cottons during summers and woolens during winters. Rainfall is less but sufficient

Climate in Ranthambore National Park
Temperature :

Months	Morning	Afternoon
October-March	10-15 º celcius	20-25 º celcius
April	20-25 º celcius	30-35º celcius
May-June	30-35 º celcius	40-45 º celcius

Rainfall : 68 cms

Climate in Rajaji National Park
Three distinct seasons; winter, summer and rainy.

Climate in Dudhwa National Park

	Max	Min
Summer	40°C	20°C
Winter	30°C	4°C

Climate in Manas Tiger Reserve
The Manas park has a typical tropical climate with hot Summers and cold winters. Take cotton cloths for summers and do not forget to pack woolens during winters. The average rainfall that the park gets is 160 cms, but the monsoon months bring heavy downpours, which often flood the park.

Climate in Nameri National Park

Months	Morning	Afternoon
October-March	4-10º Celsius	15-20 º Celsius
April	12-20 º Celsius	20-25º Celsius
May-June	15-20 º Celsius	30-35 º Celsius

Climate in Bandhavgarh National Park (Tiger Reserve)

Months	Morning	Afternoon
October-March	0-10º Celsius	20-25 º Celsius
April	12-25 º Celsius	30-35º Celsius
May-June	30-35 º Celsius	40-45 º Celsius

Climate in Kanha National Park

Months	Morning	Afternoon
October-March	0-10º Celsius	20-25 º Celsius
April	12-25 º Celsius	30-35º Celsius
May-June	30-35 º Celsius	40-45 º Celsius

Climate in Pench National Park

October to January	2-16° Celcius
February to March	16 - 26° Celcius
April to June	26 - 42° C
Average Rainfall	1177 millimetres

Climate in Asan Barage Bird Sanctuary

	Summer	Summer
Summer	38° C	14° C
Winter	21° C	2° C

Climate in Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
The area is quite hot durin the summer and not very cold during the winter with a max/min of 15 to 40° C.

Climate in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
The temperature in this area ranges from 15 -45°C. Average annual rainfall 1,225mm

Climate in Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
Climate is generally hot and dry except during the South-West monsoons in the months of June-September.

Climate in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
The area is slightly more temperature compared to the other sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh and the so it is more humid.

Climate in Pulicat Sanctuary
The mean annual rainfall ranges from 500mm to 1,000mm and the mean annual temperature from 12°C to 42°C.

Climate in Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary
The region is generally hot and dry and the min/max temperature varies from 15 to 40°C

Climate in Dipor Beel Sanctuary
The area is temperate and hence the temperatures never go too low or high. Min/Max is 7 to 30°C.cent and comfortable trains.