Murshidabad, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Murshidabad, India? If you're planning to go to Murshidabad, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Murshidabad, India

Based on the climate and weather in Murshidabad, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Murshidabad, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Murshidabad, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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  • Hand sanitizer

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What to wear/what to pack for Murshidabad, India by month

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January

If you vacation in Murshidabad during January, you may notice that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

February

If you go to Murshidabad in February, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

March

If you go to Murshidabad in March, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

April

April in Murshidabad can be blisteringly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

May

Traveling to Murshidabad in May, you will notice that it is a scorcher. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

June

June here is a scorcher. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

July

If you visit Murshidabad during July, you might find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

August

If you vacation in Murshidabad during August, you might find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

September

September for Murshidabad can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

October

If you visit Murshidabad during October, you might find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

November

November here can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

December

December in this region is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to go to the beautiful Katra Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Murshidabad tourism authority.

If you go to Khosbag, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

Activities for Murshidabad, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Murshidabad.

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