Climate in Sunderbans

Sunderbans Forest is undoubtedly one of the best tourist attractions in India. The forest lies at the feet of the river Ganges and is spread across areas of West Bengal and the neighboring country – Bangladesh. This landscape greatly affects the climate of the region. Exploring the greenery of Sunderbans can definitely be a wonderful experience, provided you know the Sundarbans National Park timings.

The climate in Sunderbans is soothing and pleasant most of the time of the year. Ordinarily, the temperatures in Sunderbans range from 34 °C and 20 °C, and the rainfall is extremely high, particularly during the monsoon period. The weather however is almost always moist and with humid air from the Bay of Bengal blowing constantly carrying 80% humidity. From October to March, the North Easterlies (wind blowing from the northeast) blow here. While from March to September, the Westerly prevails.

If you look at the landscape that grows in this climate,mainly Mangrove Forest is the primary vegetation in the Sunderbans Delta. It is a unique tree that can stand in inundated land for a long time. Spikes rise up from their roots, and they help in the respiration and overall support of the Mangrove Plants.

The weather day-night wise is greatly influenced by the sea nearby. There is a strong cool sea breeze during the night, making the climate mostly favorable most of the time of the day. During the high tides at sea, there is a maximum possibility of the Sunderbans Delta being overflooded. But at the same time, the sea provides an excellent climatic conditions for the vegetation and the animals.

Summers in Sunderbans start in March and continue until May. It is usually very hot during summers, when the mercury can soar up to 42 °C. On the other hand, winters in the area are very cool, when the temperature drops to around 9.2 °C. The maximum temperature during winter doesn’t go beyond 30 °C. Sunderbans experience heavy rainfall during the period of mid-June to mid-September. If you are eyeing a memorable weekend getaway in Sunderbans, it is best to visit anytime between November and March period. 

Overall, the climate in Sunderbans is neither too hot nor too cold. Except for the Monsoons, one can visit here any time of the year. Also, UNESCO has assigned it the status of a Heritage Site; thus, you have all the reasons to visit Sunderbans.