Basugaon
Bāsugaon · Chirang · India
Basugaon (IPA:ˈbɑːsʊˌgɑ̃ʊ) is a neighbourhood of Bongaigaon UA and it falls under the Chirang District of Assam, India. It is situated approximately 180 km from Guwahati City in the western part of the Lower Assam Region. The name of this town is derived from its high bamboo plantation and bamboo market. Basically "basu" or "bash" means bamboo and "gaon" means village. That is Basugaon, 'The village of bamboo'.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are December–February.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 12°C (54°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 16 days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 27% of places in India.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 50%
- Wind
- 13 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 26 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 91%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:33 / 16:49
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Basugaon
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Average low | 12° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 14 | 12 | 65 | 181 | 515 | 781 | 702 | 468 | 336 | 162 | 12 | 5 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.6 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 76 | 68 | 58 | 66 | 79 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 82 | 79 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Go score | 98 | 97 | 77 | 61 | 46 | 39 | 37 | 41 | 49 | 70 | 87 | 99 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Basugaon, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: April–October Dry season: November–March (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Hiking | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Rainy season in Assam: April–October · Wettest month: June Month by month
Basugaon: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Basugaon: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indian Rupee
INR · ₹
1 USD ≈ 95.2 INR
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Calling code
- +91
- Meal, casual restaurant₹555≈ $5.80
- Cappuccino₹155≈ $1.60
- Beer (0.5 l)₹220≈ $2.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)₹74.00≈ $0.80
- Taxi, 5 km₹375≈ $3.90
- Public transport ticket₹73.00≈ $0.80
- Mid-range hotel, per night₹5,600≈ $59.00
Estimated from India’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 23% of US levels.
No public holidays in the coming months.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.3 (2021).
How to get to Basugaon
Nearest airports
- IN-0015Baljek Airport90 km
- GAULokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGuwahati123 km
- BUTBathpalathang AirportJakar126 km
- YONYongphulla AirportYongphulla140 km
- PBHParo International AirportParo143 km
Distances
- New Delhi1,323 km 22 h 56 · 2 h 21
- Mumbai1,974 km 34 h 13 · 3 h 11
- Delhi1,322 km 22 h 55 · 2 h 21
- Bengaluru2,010 km 34 h 51 · 3 h 14
- Hyderabad1,593 km 27 h 37 · 2 h 42
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Hotels in Basugaon
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basugaon?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Basugaon is December–February.
What is the weather like in Basugaon in October?
In October, Basugaon averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 162 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Basugaon?
June, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Basugaon?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 123 km away.
What power plugs are used in India?
Plug types C, D, at 230 V.
What currency is used in India?
Indian Rupee (INR).
What is the emergency number in India?
112.
Is India safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country.
When is Basugaon most crowded?
The busiest months are December–February.
When is Basugaon least crowded?
The quietest months are May–August.
What time zone is Basugaon in?
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
What is the population of Basugaon?
About 13,849.