AI-generatedSurat at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 1,036 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Surat
Surat has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Surat is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:3418:15
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 06:20–07:03 · evening 17:45–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:20 · evening 18:29–18:37
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.
What is the weather like in Surat in October?
In October, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Surat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:34 – 18:15
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %35 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %95 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Surat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Surat ranges from 23.0 °C in January to 29.8 °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 April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.0° | 22.3° | 23.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.0° | 22.2° | 23.8° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.1° | 24.4° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 27.8° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.0° | 28.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.1° | 24.4° | 25.7° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Surat
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 7.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Surat, 67 % 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.
UV index in Surat
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 in Surat: 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, Surat has about 5 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Surat
How breezy and how cloudy Surat 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 Surat typically peaks at 14 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: Apr – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Surat: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 and humidity in Surat
How often the day gets hot in Surat (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, Surat has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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.
Nights and sleep in Surat
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 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in June (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 216 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 28° | 18° | 23.0° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 30° | 19° | 23.0° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 33° | 22° | 25.1° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 35° | 25° | 27.8° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 54 | 34° | 27° | 29.5° | 9.6 h | 1 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 32° | 27° | 29.8° | 6.3 h | 16 | 162 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 29° | 26° | 29.0° | 4.0 h | 28 | 353 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 29° | 26° | 28.2° | 4.3 h | 24 | 264 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 30° | 26° | 28.7° | 5.7 h | 16 | 202 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 32° | 24° | 29.2° | 7.8 h | 5 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 32° | 22° | 27.7° | 8.2 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 29° | 19° | 25.1° | 8.1 h | 0 | 7 |
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
21.20° N, 72.83° E · 20 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Surat
The best time to visit Surat is from December to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 353 mm.
Surat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Surat in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Surat in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Surat for you.
Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Surat
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 Surat: score 95 against 62. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in January. January has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 62 | 95better |
| Day high | 32° | 28° |
| Night low | 24° | 18° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 23.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Surat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January28° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In January, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °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 Surat.
Surat in January84February30° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In February, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in February64March33° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In March, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in March51April35° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In April, Surat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °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, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in April54May34° · Sea 30° · 10 h
In May, Surat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in May35June32° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 25 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in June40July29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In July, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 353 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in July44August29° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In August, Surat 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 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 264 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in August47September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 202 mm. On about 10 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 Surat.
Surat in September62October32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in October69November32° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Surat.
Surat in November85December29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In December, Surat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Surat.
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Surat vs. Daman
In October Surat has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs. 56). During the day it is about as warm in Daman as in Surat. The sea is about equally warm. Daman gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Surat | Daman |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Oct – May |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Surat ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dwarka31°28°97
- 2Daman32°29°86
- 3Bhopal31°71
- 4Calangute30°29°71
- 5Udaipur31°70
- 6Indore31°69
- 7Ujjain31°69
- 8Gokarna30°29°68
- 22SuratThis page32°29°62
Planning a trip to Surat
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Surat 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.
Surat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,030 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
Surat 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Surat
When is the best time to visit Surat?
The best time to visit Surat is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Surat?
The sea temperature in Surat ranges from 23.0 °C in January to 29.8 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Surat in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Surat?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Surat?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 353 mm. The driest month is February with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Surat get?
Surat gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.7 hours a day; in July there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Surat in?
Surat uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Surat?
A nonstop flight from London to Surat takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,030 km.
When is cyclone season in Surat?
Surat 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 Surat?
Surat has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 90.
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