AI-generatedAhmedabad at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 761 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Ahmedabad is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3618:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:22–07:06 · evening 17:45–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:22 · evening 18:29–18:37
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ahmedabad in October?
In October, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:36 – 18:15
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %16 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in Ahmedabad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Ahmedabad, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ahmedabad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ahmedabad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ahmedabad has about 3 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ahmedabad
How breezy and how cloudy Ahmedabad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ahmedabad typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Ahmedabad: mostly clear, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ahmedabad
How often the day gets hot in Ahmedabad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ahmedabad has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ahmedabad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 159 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 27° | 14° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 30° | 16° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 35° | 20° | 9.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.7 h | 1 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 27° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 37° | 28° | 6.5 h | 7 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 32° | 26° | 3.6 h | 18 | 288 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 31° | 25° | 3.4 h | 17 | 239 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 32° | 25° | 5.5 h | 10 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 34° | 22° | 8.1 h | 3 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 32° | 19° | 8.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 28° | 15° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
23.03° N, 72.59° E · 56 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Ahmedabad
The best time to visit Ahmedabad is from December to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From March to June and in October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 288 mm.
Ahmedabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ahmedabad in the dry season
Sep – Jun
Good
- 27–40 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ahmedabad in the rainy season
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ahmedabad for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ahmedabad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Ahmedabad: score 97 against 55. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 97better |
| Day high | 34° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 15 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jun, Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Ahmedabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January27° · 9 h
In January, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in January80February30° · 9 h
In February, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in February51March35° · 9 h
In March, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in March50April39° · 10 h
In April, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in April50May40° · 10 h
In May, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in May35June37° · 7 h
In June, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in June22July32° · 4 h
In July, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 288 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in July32August31° · 3 h
In August, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in August47September32° · 6 h
In September, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 117 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in September55October34° · 8 h
In October, Ahmedabad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in October69November32° · 8 h
In November, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad in November89December28° · 8 h
In December, Ahmedabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahmedabad.
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Ahmedabad vs. Vadodara
In October the holiday weather in Ahmedabad and Vadodara is about equally good (score 55 vs. 56). During the day Vadodara is 1 °C cooler than Ahmedabad.
| in October | Ahmedabad | Vadodara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Ahmedabad ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dwarka31°28°97
- 2Daman32°29°86
- 3Hastinapur30°76
- 4Meerut31°75
- 5Bhopal31°71
- 6Ghaziabad31°71
- 7Calangute30°29°71
- 8Udaipur31°70
- 28AhmedabadThis page34°55
Planning a trip to Ahmedabad
Weather for your travel dates
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Ahmedabad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ahmedabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,870 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Ahmedabad lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Ahmedabad
When is the best time to visit Ahmedabad?
The best time to visit Ahmedabad is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ahmedabad?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Ahmedabad?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 288 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ahmedabad get?
Ahmedabad gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ahmedabad in?
Ahmedabad uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ahmedabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Ahmedabad takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,870 km.
When is cyclone season in Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 29, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 93.
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