Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake is a lagoon in Odisha, India, covering an area of about 1,165 km2. It is a Ramsar site and is on the tentative list for World Heritage status. It is one of the 120 sights listed on this site and is ranked 71st among the most looked-up sights in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and March, when temperatures average between 23 °C and 27 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. From May to October, the area experiences higher temperatures of about 28 °C to 30 °C and significantly more rain, with July and August seeing the most precipitation.
To reach the lagoon, you can fly into Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, which is 79 km away. Chilika Lake is located about 1,286 km from the capital, New Delhi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, averaging 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 317 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 90 | 211 | 272 | 317 | 266 | 189 | 73 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
