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Dwarka

Sun, sea & sand

Dwarka at a glance

Best time
Oct – Jun
Warmest month
May · 32°
Warmest sea
Jun · 29.7°
Sunshine a year
2,880 h
Rain a year
596 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Dwarka

Dwarka 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Dwarka is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

97

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – June

October is in the cyclone season

Good forBeach & swimming

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:5018:30

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 06:36–07:20 · evening 18:00–18:44
Blue hour
Morning 06:27–06:36 · evening 18:44–18:52

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 Dwarka in October?

In October, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 40 min06:50 – 18:30
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
20 %on averageAll months
Hot days
22 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %99 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Dwarka

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.4°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 28.9 °C

Swimming season: All year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.4°8 in 10 years 27.8° – 28.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Dwarka ranges from 23.6 °C in January to 29.7 °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 29.1 and 30.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan23.6°23.0°24.4°pleasant
FebruaryFeb23.7°23.2°24.6°pleasant
MarchMar25.2°24.5°25.9°pleasant
AprilApr27.2°26.7°27.9°warm
MayMay28.9°28.4°29.6°warm
JuneJun29.7°29.1°30.4°very warm
JulyJul29.3°28.4°29.8°very warm
AugustAug28.2°27.3°29.1°warm
SeptemberSep28.2°27.4°28.8°warm
OctoberOct28.4°27.8°28.9°warm
NovemberNov27.5°26.8°28.1°warm
DecemberDec25.4°24.7°26.1°pleasant
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Dwarka

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,880 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 10.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 4.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.2 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 70 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Dwarka, 70 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Dwarka

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 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

Rain in Dwarka: 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.

Per year
596 mm on 49 days
Wettest month
Jul · 212 mm
Driest month
Feb · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 12 mm

In October, Dwarka has about 2 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Dwarka

How breezy and how cloudy Dwarka 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 31 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Dwarka typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Dec – Sep.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
33 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Feb · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 20 %Sunshine 8.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Dwarka: mostly clear, with about 8.2 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Dwarka

How often the day gets hot in Dwarka (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
143 days
Hottest month
May · 32 °C
Hot months
Apr – Jun, Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 22Day high 31 °C

In October, Dwarka has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Dwarka

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)

HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 250 days a year, mostly from March to November.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 26°Sea 28°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9424°18°23.6°8.9 h01
FebruaryFeb9926°20°23.7°8.9 h01
MarchMar10029°22°25.2°9.2 h01
AprilApr10031°25°27.2°10.0 h01
MayMay9632°27°28.9°9.6 h13
JuneJun8632°28°29.7°7.0 h788
JulyJul6830°27°29.3°4.9 h17212
AugustAug7129°27°28.2°5.1 h15159
SeptemberSep8629°26°28.2°5.8 h6114
OctoberOct9731°26°28.4°8.2 h212
NovemberNov9830°24°27.5°8.4 h05
DecemberDec9926°20°25.4°8.6 h01

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

22.24° N, 68.97° E · 15 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Dwarka

The best time to visit Dwarka is from October to June. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from September to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 212 mm.

Dwarka through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Dwarka in the dry season

Sep – Jun

96

Excellent

  • 24–32 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Dwarka in the rainy season

Jul – Aug

70

Good

  • 29–30 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dwarka for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March, November – December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Dwarka

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

October and March bring similar holiday weather to Dwarka (score 97 and 100). In March, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in March. March has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.

October vs. March, Dwarka
MonthOctoberMarch
Weather score97100better
Day high31°29°
Night low26°22°
Sea28.4°25.2°
Sunshine8.2 h9.2 hbetter
Rainy days20better
Rainfall12 mm1 mmbetter
Muggy days3017better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Sep – Jun

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Dec – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

12 or more rainy days

Dwarka month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January24° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In January, Dwarka is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. 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 Dwarka.

Dwarka in January
99February26° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In February, Dwarka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in February
100March29° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In March, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in March
100April31° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In April, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in April
96May32° · Sea 29° · 10 h

In May, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in May
86June32° · Sea 30° · 7 h

In June, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in June
68July30° · Sea 29° · 5 h

In July, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 212 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in July
71August29° · Sea 28° · 5 h

In August, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 159 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in August
86September29° · Sea 28° · 6 h

In September, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 114 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in September
97October31° · Sea 28° · 8 h

In October, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in October
98November30° · Sea 28° · 8 h

In November, Dwarka is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in November
99December26° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In December, Dwarka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dwarka.

Dwarka in December
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Dwarka vs. Porbandar

In October Dwarka has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 92). During the day Porbandar is 1 °C warmer than Dwarka. The sea in Porbandar is 1 °C warmer.

Dwarka vs. Porbandar, in October
in OctoberDwarkaPorbandar
Holiday score9792
Daytime high31°32°
Sea28°29°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days22
Best timeOct – JunDec – Feb

Through the year

OctoberDwarka 31°Porbandar 32°
DwarkaPorbandar
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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Dwarka ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. DwarkaThis page31°28°97
  2. 2Daman32°29°86
  3. 3Bhopal31°71
  4. 4Calangute30°29°71
  5. 5Udaipur31°70
  6. 6Ujjain31°69
  7. 7Indore31°69
  8. 8Delhi32°69
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Planning a trip to Dwarka

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Dwarka 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.

Dwarka has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    94

    Excellent

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    97

    Excellent

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    97

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h 35 min
Distance
6,680 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

Dwarka 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April: Season
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Season
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October: Season
  11. November: Peak
  12. December: Season

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions about Dwarka

When is the best time to visit Dwarka?

The best time to visit Dwarka is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Dwarka?

The sea temperature in Dwarka ranges from 23.6 °C in January to 29.7 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Dwarka in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Dwarka?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.

When does it rain most in Dwarka?

Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 212 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Dwarka get?

Dwarka gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 10.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Dwarka in?

Dwarka uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Dwarka?

A nonstop flight from London to Dwarka takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,680 km.

When is cyclone season in Dwarka?

Dwarka 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 Dwarka?

Dwarka has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 97.

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