AI-generatedRajkot at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 681 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 140 m
Climate in Rajkot
Rajkot 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 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Rajkot is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rajkot
The best time to visit Rajkot is from December to January. From March to July and from September to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 202 mm.
Rajkot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rajkot in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 29–41 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Rajkot in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 32–38 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 49 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 – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – 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 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:4218:22
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 06:29–07:12 · evening 17:52–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:29 · evening 18:36–18:45
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 Rajkot compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 35° from start to end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Rajkot in October?
In October, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 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 Rajkot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:42 – 18:22
- UV index
- 9 · 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
- 24 %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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Rajkot
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 Rajkot: score 89 against 46. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 15 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rajkot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January29° · 9.0 h
In January, Rajkot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.0 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. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Rajkot.
Rajkot in January71February32° · 8.9 h
In February, Rajkot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in February50March36° · 9.1 h
In March, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.1 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in March50April40° · 9.8 h
In April, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in April50May41° · 9.5 h
In May, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in May31June38° · 6.2 h
In June, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 8 days, totalling 107 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in June17July33° · 3.8 h
In July, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 202 mm. On about 28 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in July27August32° · 3.6 h
In August, Rajkot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 197 mm. On about 27 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in August35September34° · 5.1 h
In September, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 9 days, totalling 139 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in September46October36° · 7.9 h
In October, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 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 Rajkot.
Rajkot in October55November34° · 8.2 h
In November, Rajkot is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Rajkot.
Rajkot in November76December31° · 8.4 h
In December, Rajkot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Rajkot.
Rajkot in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rajkot
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 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in June (27°). 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 167 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 | 89 | 29° | 13° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 32° | 16° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 40° | 23° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 41° | 26° | 9.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 38° | 27° | 6.2 h | 8 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 17 | 33° | 26° | 3.8 h | 17 | 202 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 32° | 25° | 3.6 h | 15 | 197 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 34° | 24° | 5.1 h | 9 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 36° | 23° | 7.9 h | 3 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 34° | 19° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 31° | 15° | 8.4 h | 0 | 1 |
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
22.29° N, 70.79° E · 140 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Rajkot
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 Rajkot, 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.
Rain
Rain in Rajkot: 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, Rajkot has about 3 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Rajkot
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Rajkot
How breezy and how cloudy Rajkot 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 Rajkot 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 24 % of the sky over Rajkot: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Rajkot
How often the day gets hot in Rajkot (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 Rajkot every day, with an average daytime high of 36 °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 Rajkot
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rajkot 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.
Rajkot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 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
- 36 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 8.7 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 40 min
- Distance
- 6,800 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
Rajkot 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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Rajkot vs Jamnagar
In October the holiday weather in Rajkot and Jamnagar is about equally good (score 46 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Jamnagar as in Rajkot.
| in October | Rajkot | Jamnagar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Rajkot
When is the best time to visit Rajkot?
The best time to visit Rajkot 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 Rajkot?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Rajkot?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 202 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rajkot get?
Rajkot gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Rajkot in?
Rajkot is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rajkot?
A nonstop flight from London to Rajkot takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,800 km.
When is cyclone season in Rajkot?
Rajkot 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 Rajkot?
Rajkot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 46, summer holidays 24, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 83.