With a significant place in the state of Assam, Sivsagar/Sibsagar or Sivasagar, as it is typically known, is the core of the Ahom Dynasty, which ruled most parts of Assam from the 16th to the 19th century and the remnants of which can be found today in the form of the most popular tourist attractions in town, including historical monuments, temples and palaces. One of the best times to visit Sivasagaris from October through February, as summers are very hot and dry here, making outdoor activities rather challenging. The monsoons typically keep the city wet from July to September, with erratic rainfall, while winter weather keep the town cold from October through February.

The temperature in Sivasagar starts rising from March, making it swelter and dry till about May end/beginning of June, with the average temperature at 25°C-38°C. The majestic celebrations that happen during the Bohag Bihu Festival in Rang Ghar are a crowd puller during spring in Sivasagar. Spring is also the best time of the year to visit Sivasagar, as you can indulge in varied outdoor activities during then.

Summers in Sivasagar typically witness soaring mercury levels with average temperatures oscillating between 25°C-38°C, which can be quite exhausting. However, owing to some pretty heavy, but erratic rainfall, you may avoid the soaring heat, and experience rather pleasant weather at times. June through August experiences rainfall of 14-18 days each month, which makes summers in Sivasagar, the second busiest season for tourism.

Monsoons in Sivasagar typically begin in July all through to September with an abundance of rainfall, making the weather wet and humid. With incessant rains and rising humidity levels, it becomes rather difficult to enjoy any outdoor activity, hence it is best to avoid making travel plans during this time to Sivasagar. The average temperature during the day ranges from 31°C-38°C. The incoming tourist traffic is next to none during Fall.

With an average temperature of 10°C-25°C, winters experience less rainfall and more pleasant and dry weather, making it an opportune time to visit Sivasagar. This is a beautiful time to enjoy the season in town, when the weather’s cool, bringing out a sense of tranquility and peaceful calm all around. On average, it rains or snows only once a month from December through February.