AI-generatedGandhinagar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 765 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar 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 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Gandhinagar is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gandhinagar
The best time to visit Gandhinagar is from December to January. From March to July and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is July with 305 mm.
Gandhinagar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gandhinagar in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Good
- 28–42 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Gandhinagar in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
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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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
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3518:14
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 06:21–07:06 · evening 17:44–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:21 · evening 18:28–18:37
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.
October in Gandhinagar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Gandhinagar in October?
In October, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:35 – 18:14
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 19 %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 %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
Compare two months in Gandhinagar
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 Gandhinagar: score 92 against 47. In January, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 23 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 14 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gandhinagar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January28° · 8.7 h
In January, Gandhinagar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in January73February31° · 9.0 h
In February, Gandhinagar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in February50March36° · 9.3 h
In March, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. 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 Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in March50April40° · 9.8 h
In April, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.8 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, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in April50May42° · 9.7 h
In May, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in May34June39° · 6.4 h
In June, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 77 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 Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in June9July34° · 3.4 h
In July, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 305 mm. On about 29 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 Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in July18August32° · 3.3 h
In August, Gandhinagar 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 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 28 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 Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in August34September34° · 5.4 h
In September, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 10 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in September47October36° · 8.1 h
In October, Gandhinagar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in October60November33° · 8.2 h
In November, Gandhinagar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in November80December30° · 8.1 h
In December, Gandhinagar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 42°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gandhinagar
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 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 14 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in June (29°). 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 in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 154 days a year, mostly from May to September.
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° | 12° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 31° | 15° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 40° | 24° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 28° | 9.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 39° | 29° | 6.4 h | 7 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 9 | 34° | 27° | 3.4 h | 19 | 305 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 32° | 26° | 3.3 h | 19 | 231 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 34° | 26° | 5.4 h | 10 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 36° | 22° | 8.1 h | 3 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 33° | 18° | 8.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 30° | 13° | 8.1 h | 0 | 2 |
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
23.22° N, 72.68° E · 54 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine2,720 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Gandhinagar
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 11.6 hours of daylight in Gandhinagar, 70 % 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.
Rain765 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Gandhinagar: 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, Gandhinagar has about 3 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Gandhinagar
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 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: 18 km/h
Wind and clouds in Gandhinagar
How breezy and how cloudy Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 19 % of the sky over Gandhinagar: 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 & humidity307 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Gandhinagar
How often the day gets hot in Gandhinagar (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 Gandhinagar every day, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Gandhinagar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gandhinagar 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.
Gandhinagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 15).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 15
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.4 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
- 6,860 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
Gandhinagar 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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Gandhinagar vs Ahmedabad
In October the holiday weather in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad is about equally good (score 47 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Ahmedabad as in Gandhinagar.
| in October | Gandhinagar | Ahmedabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Gandhinagar
When is the best time to visit Gandhinagar?
The best time to visit Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Gandhinagar?
The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is July with 305 mm. The driest month is April with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gandhinagar get?
Gandhinagar gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Gandhinagar in?
Gandhinagar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gandhinagar?
A nonstop flight from London to Gandhinagar takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,860 km.
When is cyclone season in Gandhinagar?
Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar?
Gandhinagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 47, summer holidays 15, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 86.