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Sanchi

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Sanchi at a glance

Best time
Nov – Feb
Warmest month
May · 40°
Sunshine a year
2,540 h
Rain a year
1,110 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
427 m

Climate in Sanchi

Sanchi 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 24 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Sanchi is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

65

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – February

October is in the cyclone season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 24°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:1517:54

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 06:01–06:46 · evening 17:24–18:08
Blue hour
Morning 05:53–06:01 · evening 18:08–18:17

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 Sanchi in October?

In October, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sanchi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 39 min06:15 – 17:54
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
26 %on averageAll months
Hot days
23 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sanchi

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

Per year
2,540 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 9.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 2.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.2 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 62 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Sanchi, 62 % 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 Sanchi

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 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 Sanchi: 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
1,110 mm on 90 days
Wettest month
Jul · 394 mm
Driest month
Apr · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 27 mm

In October, Sanchi has about 4 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Sanchi

How breezy and how cloudy Sanchi 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
14 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Sanchi typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

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

Year average
38 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Feb · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 91 %
OctoberCloud cover 26 %Sunshine 7.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Sanchi: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 Sanchi

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

Hot days a year
186 days
Hottest month
May · 40 °C
Hot months
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 23Day high 31 °C

In October, Sanchi has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Sanchi

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 (10+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 10 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in May (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 126 days a year, mostly from June to October.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 31°Night 20°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9624°11°7.7 h29
FebruaryFeb9228°14°8.4 h213
MarchMar5633°19°9.1 h28
AprilApr5038°24°9.3 h14
MayMay5040°28°9.2 h28
JuneJun2136°27°6.2 h13139
JulyJul3230°24°2.9 h24394
AugustAug4028°24°2.8 h23339
SeptemberSep4430°23°5.0 h14146
OctoberOct6531°20°7.2 h427
NovemberNov8529°16°7.9 h113
DecemberDec9625°12°7.8 h112

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

23.49° N, 77.74° E · 427 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sanchi

The best time to visit Sanchi is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 394 mm.

Sanchi through the seasons

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

Sanchi in the dry season

Oct – May

74

Good

  • 24–40 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Sanchi in the rainy season

Jun – Sep

34

Poor

  • 28–36 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 75 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – January

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

Compare two months in Sanchi

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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January has the better holiday weather in Sanchi: score 96 against 65. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs. January, Sanchi
MonthOctoberJanuary
Weather score6596better
Day high31°24°
Night low20°11°
Sunshine7.2 h7.7 hbetter
Rainy days42better
Rainfall27 mm9 mmbetter
Muggy days100better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Dec – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

12 or more rainy days

Sanchi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

96January24° · 8 h

In January, Sanchi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in January
92February28° · 8 h

In February, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in February
56March33° · 9 h

In March, Sanchi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in March
50April38° · 9 h

In April, Sanchi is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 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. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in April
50May40° · 9 h

In May, Sanchi is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in May
21June36° · 6 h

In June, Sanchi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in June
32July30° · 3 h

In July, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 394 mm. On about 14 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 Sanchi.

Sanchi in July
40August28° · 3 h

In August, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 339 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in August
44September30° · 5 h

In September, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 146 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 so-so month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in September
65October31° · 7 h

In October, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in October
85November29° · 8 h

In November, Sanchi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in November
96December25° · 8 h

In December, Sanchi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanchi.

Sanchi in December
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Sanchi vs. Bhopal

In October the holiday weather in Sanchi and Bhopal is about equally good (score 65 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Bhopal as in Sanchi.

Sanchi vs. Bhopal, in October
in OctoberSanchiBhopal
Holiday score6565
Daytime high31°31°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days44
Best timeNov – FebNov – Feb

Through the year

OctoberSanchi 31°Bhopal 31°
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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Sanchi ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Daman32°29°86
  2. 2Hastinapur30°76
  3. 3Bareilly30°75
  4. 4Meerut31°75
  5. 5Ayodhya30°73
  6. 6Bhopal31°71
  7. 7Ghaziabad31°71
  8. 8Udaipur31°70
  9. 21SanchiThis page31°65
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Planning a trip to Sanchi

Weather for your travel dates

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

Sanchi 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.

Sanchi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    52

    Fair

    • 37 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    44

    Fair

    • 39 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    37

    Poor

    • 29 °C by day
    • 2.8 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    65

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 10 min
Distance
7,190 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

Sanchi 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 Sanchi

When is the best time to visit Sanchi?

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

What is the warmest month in Sanchi?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.

When does it rain most in Sanchi?

Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 394 mm. The driest month is April with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanchi get?

Sanchi gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.3 hours a day; in August there are 2.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Sanchi in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Sanchi?

A nonstop flight from London to Sanchi takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,190 km.

When is cyclone season in Sanchi?

Sanchi 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 Sanchi?

Sanchi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 37, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 96.

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