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Ratnagiri weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ratnagiri at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Nov · 34°
Warmest sea
May · 29.8°
Sunshine a year
2,380 h
Rain a year
2,223 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
66 m

Climate in Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Ratnagiri is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ratnagiri

The best time to visit Ratnagiri is from November to April. In November, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. From April to May and from November to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 674 mm.

Ratnagiri through the seasons

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

Ratnagiri in the dry season

Oct – May

84

Excellent

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Ratnagiri in the rainy season

Jun – Sep

62

Good

  • 29–31 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 115 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Nov – May

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – May, Nov – Dec

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

64

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:2918:16

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 06:16–06:58 · evening 17:47–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:07–06:16 · evening 18:29–18:38

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 Ratnagiri compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°34°
Night-time low24°23°
Sea28°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Ratnagiri in October?

In October, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 157 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 47 min06:29 – 18:16
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
61 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %74 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %14 %

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
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ratnagiri

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

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February has the better holiday weather in Ratnagiri: score 93 against 64. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.

October vs February, Ratnagiri
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score6493better
Daytime high33°32°
Night-time low24°20°
Sea28.7°27.4°
Sunshine5.9 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days160better
Rainfall157 mm0 mmbetter
Muggy days3010better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ratnagiri month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

92January32° · Sea 27° · 8.7 h

In January, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in January
93February32° · Sea 27° · 9.0 h

In February, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in February
91March33° · Sea 28° · 8.8 h

In March, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 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 Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in March
89April33° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h

In April, Ratnagiri is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in April
76May34° · Sea 30° · 7.3 h

In May, Ratnagiri is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in May
61June31° · Sea 30° · 3.5 h

In June, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 512 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in June
60July29° · Sea 28° · 2.9 h

In July, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 674 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in July
61August29° · Sea 28° · 3.4 h

In August, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 466 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in August
64September30° · Sea 28° · 4.3 h

In September, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 304 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in September
64October33° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h

In October, Ratnagiri is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 157 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in October
78November34° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h

In November, Ratnagiri is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 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, November is a good month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in November
85December33° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h

In December, Ratnagiri is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ratnagiri

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 (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. 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 (19°), the warmest in May (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; 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 289 days a year, mostly from March to November.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 33°Night 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9232°19°27.4°8.7 h01
FebruaryFeb9332°20°27.4°9.0 h00
MarchMar9133°22°28.2°8.8 h16
AprilApr8933°25°29.1°8.7 h15
MayMay7634°26°29.8°7.3 h767
JuneJun6131°25°29.7°3.5 h28512
JulyJul6029°25°28.3°2.9 h31674
AugustAug6129°25°27.7°3.4 h30466
SeptemberSep6430°24°28.1°4.3 h26304
OctoberOct6433°24°28.7°5.9 h16157
NovemberNov7834°22°28.7°7.5 h426
DecemberDec8533°20°28.1°8.2 h14

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

16.99° N, 73.31° E · 66 m · Asia/Kolkata

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ratnagiri

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

Sea in October28.7°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 28.0 – 29.5 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.7°8 in 10 years 28.0° – 29.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ratnagiri ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 29.8 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.4°26.9°28.1°warm
FebruaryFeb27.4°26.7°28.0°warm
MarchMar28.2°27.4°28.9°warm
AprilApr29.1°28.5°29.8°very warm
MayMay29.8°29.1°30.3°very warm
JuneJun29.7°29.1°30.3°very warm
JulyJul28.3°27.7°29.0°warm
AugustAug27.7°27.0°28.5°warm
SeptemberSep28.1°27.5°28.8°warm
OctoberOct28.7°28.0°29.5°warm
NovemberNov28.7°27.9°29.2°warm
DecemberDec28.1°27.5°28.8°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ratnagiri

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

Per year
2,380 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 2.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Ratnagiri, 50 % 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 Ratnagiri: 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
2,223 mm on 146 days
Wettest month
Jul · 674 mm
Driest month
Feb · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 16Rainfall 157 mm

In October, Ratnagiri has about 16 rainy days with 157 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Ratnagiri

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 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 Ratnagiri

How breezy and how cloudy Ratnagiri 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ratnagiri typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
52 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 15 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 97 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Ratnagiri: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Ratnagiri

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

Hot days a year
283 days
Hottest month
Nov · 34 °C
Hot months
Sep – Jun

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Ratnagiri has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Ratnagiri

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ratnagiri 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.

Ratnagiri has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    90

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    61

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 3.2 h of sun a day
    • 31 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    64

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    89

    Excellent

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 25 min
Distance
7,420 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

Ratnagiri 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Ratnagiri vs Mahabaleshwar

In October Ratnagiri has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Mahabaleshwar as in Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri vs Mahabaleshwar, in October
in OctoberRatnagiriMahabaleshwar
Holiday weather score6456
Daytime high33°33°
Sea29°no sea nearby
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1616
Best timeNov – AprDec – Jan

Through the year

OctoberRatnagiri 33°Mahabaleshwar 33°
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In October, Ratnagiri ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Ratnagiri

When is the best time to visit Ratnagiri?

The best time to visit Ratnagiri is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ratnagiri?

The sea temperature in Ratnagiri ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 29.8 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Ratnagiri in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Ratnagiri?

November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 22 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Ratnagiri?

The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 674 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ratnagiri get?

Ratnagiri gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.0 hours a day; in July there are 2.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Ratnagiri in?

Ratnagiri is on UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ratnagiri?

A nonstop flight from London to Ratnagiri takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,420 km.

When is cyclone season in Ratnagiri?

Ratnagiri 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 Ratnagiri?

Ratnagiri has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 73, summer holidays 61, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 89.