AI-generatedBhavnagar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 709 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar 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 28 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Bhavnagar is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bhavnagar
The best time to visit Bhavnagar is from December to January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From March to July and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 210 mm.
Bhavnagar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bhavnagar in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Good
- 28–40 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Bhavnagar in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Jun
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jul, Sep – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:3718:17
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 06:23–07:06 · evening 17:48–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:23 · evening 18:31–18:40
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.
October in Bhavnagar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 34° from start to end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Bhavnagar in October?
In October, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:37 – 18:17
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Bhavnagar
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 Bhavnagar: score 93 against 46. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in January. January has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 14° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 21.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bhavnagar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January28° · Sea 22° · 8.9 h
In January, Bhavnagar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in January76February31° · Sea 22° · 9.0 h
In February, Bhavnagar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in February50March35° · Sea 25° · 9.3 h
In March, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in March50April38° · Sea 28° · 9.7 h
In April, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in April50May40° · Sea 30° · 9.5 h
In May, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in May31June38° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In June, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 97 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in June15July34° · Sea 29° · 3.9 h
In July, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 208 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in July23August33° · Sea 28° · 3.6 h
In August, Bhavnagar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 210 mm. On about 30 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 Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in August34September33° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In September, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 11 days, totalling 147 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in September46October35° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In October, Bhavnagar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in October62November33° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In November, Bhavnagar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in November83December29° · Sea 24° · 8.2 h
In December, Bhavnagar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 40°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bhavnagar
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 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 210 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 28° | 14° | 21.9° | 8.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 31° | 17° | 22.3° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 35° | 21° | 24.9° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 38° | 25° | 27.8° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 27° | 29.5° | 9.5 h | 1 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 38° | 28° | 29.8° | 6.2 h | 9 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 15 | 34° | 26° | 29.1° | 3.9 h | 17 | 208 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 33° | 25° | 28.2° | 3.6 h | 16 | 210 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 33° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.3 h | 11 | 147 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 35° | 23° | 29.2° | 7.9 h | 3 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 33° | 19° | 27.2° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 29° | 15° | 24.1° | 8.2 h | 0 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
21.76° N, 72.15° E · 24 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sea temperatureUp to 30° in June
Sea temperature in Bhavnagar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bhavnagar ranges from 21.9 °C in January to 29.8 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in May. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.9° | 21.0° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 24.9° | 23.9° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.0° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.2° | 27.5° | 29.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.2° | 26.1° | 28.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.1° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine2,730 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Bhavnagar
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 7.9 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Bhavnagar, 68 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain709 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Bhavnagar: 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, Bhavnagar has about 3 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in July
UV index in Bhavnagar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in June: 22 km/h
Wind and clouds in Bhavnagar
How breezy and how cloudy Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Bhavnagar: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 & humidity303 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Bhavnagar
How often the day gets hot in Bhavnagar (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, it is hot in Bhavnagar every day, with an average daytime high of 35 °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
Planning a trip to Bhavnagar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bhavnagar 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.
Bhavnagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 20).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,940 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Bhavnagar 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Bhavnagar vs Alang
In October Alang has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 46). During the day Alang is 1 °C cooler than Bhavnagar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bhavnagar | Alang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
India in October: the best places
In October, Bhavnagar ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dwarka32°28°91
- 2Alang34°29°82
- 3Daman34°29°76
- 4Udaipur33°59
- 5Nāthdwāra33°59
- 6Ujjain33°57
- 7Indore33°54
- 8Burhanpur33°53
- 20BhavnagarThis page35°29°46
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Frequently asked questions about Bhavnagar
When is the best time to visit Bhavnagar?
The best time to visit Bhavnagar is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bhavnagar?
The sea temperature in Bhavnagar ranges from 21.9 °C in January to 29.8 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bhavnagar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Bhavnagar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Bhavnagar?
The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 210 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bhavnagar get?
Bhavnagar gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.7 hours a day; in August there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Bhavnagar in?
Bhavnagar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bhavnagar?
A nonstop flight from London to Bhavnagar takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,940 km.
When is cyclone season in Bhavnagar?
Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar?
Bhavnagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 46, summer holidays 20, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 88.