The world renowned town of temples, Khajuraho, has the largest group of Hindu and Jain temples of medieval age. Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho houses the UNESCO World Heritage Site of these beauteous temples famous for their erotic sculptures and carvings. The history of these temples goes back in the time period of 500 C.E. to 1300 C. E. which saw the highest raise in the constructions of these temples.

It is this spectacular site of centuries old temples which catches the eye of every traveller visiting East for spiritual awakening or on a quest for getting a glimpse of finest of architecture. Thus, in the following article we will impart the vital information about the best time to visit Khajuraho.

Khajuraho witnesses extreme temperatures and the day and nights here have wide variations. The summers in the middle region of India, is very hot thus the city remains very hot through out the summers. Temperature rises up to 45° C and thus is surely not the very advisable time to visit Khajuraho. The city also has minimal rainfalls around 114 cms annually and thus remains hot throughout the summer season.

The best season to visit Khajuraho is the winter season. This is the time during September to March. The temperature during this time period drops down to a pleasant 27° C and thus is favourable for the foreign travellers visiting the land. With the temperature dropping down the climate becomes favourable for the travellers to roam around the spiral superstructures of temples designed in a beauteous shikhara temple style (temple with a raising tower). These temples are mainly dedicated to Jain pantheon and various Hindu deities such as Brahma, Vishnu Shiva and some goddesses.

Dance Festival (February- March): The months of February and March also witnesses, a dazzling display of Indian classic dance forms in the temple complex. This is a festival held every year during this time period in order to celebrate the long existence of these legendary temples of Khajuraho. This time of the year witnesses a great gathering of best classical dancers from round the country who visit the city to participate in the creative festival. Enhancing the prestige and aura of the divine dance festival these dancers perform in the temple complex with the beauteous temples as a backdrop thereby creating most fond memories for the visitors. The dance festivals further add more charm to this season making it surely the best time to visit Khajuraho temples.

The time period between April to August is the summer season in Madhya Pradesh. Temperature during this time encounters the highest drift and reaches up to 45° C and thus is not considered suitable for the travellers from the West. Albeit the temperature is harsh for some it can even be pleasurable because the season comes with its positive aspects as well. During this time one can get all the privacy one needs as the temples are much less crowded as compared to other seasons. The off season as it is called also brings great offers provided by the hotels which cuts their prices and provide most lucrative offers for the guests to attract more and more visitors. Thus, this season can provide most exclusive experience of Khajuraho travel.

This time period also, includes the rainy season during July to September. Thus, the temperature falls during this time a little providing another positive aspect to a visit to Khajuraho during April to August.