AI-generatedAurangabad at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 929 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 588 m
Climate in Aurangabad
Aurangabad 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 39 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Aurangabad is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2318:06
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 06:09–06:52 · evening 17:36–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:09 · evening 18:19–18:28
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 Aurangabad in October?
In October, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:23 – 18:06
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Aurangabad
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 6.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Aurangabad, 57 % 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 Aurangabad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Aurangabad: 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, Aurangabad has about 8 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aurangabad
How breezy and how cloudy Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad typically peaks at 11 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 42 % of the sky over Aurangabad: mostly sunny, with about 6.7 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 Aurangabad
How often the day gets hot in Aurangabad (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, Aurangabad has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Aurangabad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. 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 (15°), the warmest in May (25°). 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) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 141 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 92 | 28° | 15° | 8.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 31° | 17° | 8.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 34° | 20° | 8.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 38° | 24° | 8.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 49 | 39° | 25° | 8.6 h | 3 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 33° | 24° | 5.0 h | 16 | 161 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 28° | 23° | 3.1 h | 24 | 243 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 28° | 22° | 3.4 h | 23 | 202 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 28° | 21° | 4.5 h | 19 | 202 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 30° | 20° | 6.7 h | 8 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 29° | 18° | 7.4 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 28° | 16° | 7.5 h | 1 | 6 |
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
19.88° N, 75.34° E · 588 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Aurangabad
The best time to visit Aurangabad is from November to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 243 mm.
Aurangabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aurangabad in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 28–39 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Aurangabad in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 28–33 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aurangabad for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aurangabad
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 Aurangabad: score 92 against 67. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 92better |
| Day high | 30° | 28° |
| Night low | 20° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 2 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
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Aurangabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January28° · 8 h
In January, Aurangabad 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. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in January75February31° · 8 h
In February, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in February54March34° · 9 h
In March, Aurangabad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. 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 Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in March49April38° · 9 h
In April, Aurangabad is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. 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 Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in April49May39° · 9 h
In May, Aurangabad is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in May24June33° · 5 h
In June, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 23 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 Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in June42July28° · 3 h
In July, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 243 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in July48August28° · 3 h
In August, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 202 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in August47September28° · 5 h
In September, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 202 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in September67October30° · 7 h
In October, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in October83November29° · 7 h
In November, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad in November91December28° · 8 h
In December, Aurangabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Aurangabad.
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Aurangabad vs. Pune
In October Aurangabad has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 54). During the day it is about as warm in Pune as in Aurangabad. Pune gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Aurangabad | Pune |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Aurangabad ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Ujjain31°69
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- 10AurangabadThis page30°67
Planning a trip to Aurangabad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aurangabad 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.
Aurangabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 44).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 20 min
- Distance
- 7,320 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
Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad
When is the best time to visit Aurangabad?
The best time to visit Aurangabad is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Aurangabad?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Aurangabad?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 243 mm. The driest month is January with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aurangabad get?
Aurangabad gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Aurangabad in?
Aurangabad uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aurangabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Aurangabad takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,320 km.
When is cyclone season in Aurangabad?
Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad?
Aurangabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 92.
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