AI-generatedVadodara at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 907 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 46 m
Climate in Vadodara
Vadodara 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 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Vadodara is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3318:13
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 06:19–07:03 · evening 17:43–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:19 · evening 18:27–18:35
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 Vadodara in October?
In October, Vadodara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vadodara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:33 – 18:13
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
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
Sunshine hours in Vadodara
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 Vadodara, 68 % 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 Vadodara
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 Vadodara: 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, Vadodara has about 4 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vadodara
How breezy and how cloudy Vadodara 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 Vadodara typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Vadodara: 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 and humidity in Vadodara
How often the day gets hot in Vadodara (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, Vadodara has about 30 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vadodara
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), 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) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 173 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 | 90 | 28° | 15° | 8.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 31° | 17° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 27° | 9.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 36° | 27° | 6.0 h | 10 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 31° | 26° | 3.7 h | 24 | 290 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 30° | 25° | 3.7 h | 22 | 274 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 31° | 25° | 5.2 h | 14 | 172 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 33° | 22° | 7.9 h | 4 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 32° | 19° | 8.1 h | 1 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 29° | 16° | 8.1 h | 0 | 6 |
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
22.30° N, 73.21° E · 46 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Vadodara
The best time to visit Vadodara is from December to January. From March to June and in October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 290 mm.
Vadodara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vadodara in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Good
- 28–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Vadodara in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vadodara for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vadodara
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 Vadodara: score 90 against 56. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 90better |
| Day high | 33° | 28° |
| Night low | 22° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 0better |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jun, Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Vadodara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · 9 h
In January, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Vadodara.
Vadodara in January74February31° · 9 h
In February, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Vadodara.
Vadodara in February50March36° · 9 h
In March, Vadodara is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °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, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vadodara.
Vadodara in March50April39° · 10 h
In April, Vadodara is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. 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. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vadodara.
Vadodara in April50May39° · 10 h
In May, Vadodara is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in May27June36° · 6 h
In June, Vadodara 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 10 rainy days and 117 mm in total. On about 29 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in June29July31° · 4 h
In July, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 290 mm. On about 21 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in July35August30° · 4 h
In August, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 274 mm. On about 17 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in August40September31° · 5 h
In September, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 172 mm. On about 22 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in September56October33° · 8 h
In October, Vadodara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vadodara.
Vadodara in October66November32° · 8 h
In November, Vadodara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. 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 Vadodara.
Vadodara in November83December29° · 8 h
In December, Vadodara 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 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Vadodara.
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Vadodara vs. Ahmedabad
In October the holiday weather in Vadodara and Ahmedabad is about equally good (score 56 vs. 55). During the day Ahmedabad is 1 °C warmer than Vadodara.
| in October | Vadodara | Ahmedabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Vadodara ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dwarka31°28°97
- 2Daman32°29°86
- 3Bhopal31°71
- 4Calangute30°29°71
- 5Ghaziabad31°71
- 6Udaipur31°70
- 7Indore31°69
- 8Ujjain31°69
- 27VadodaraThis page33°56
Planning a trip to Vadodara
Weather for your travel dates
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Vadodara 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.
Vadodara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 87
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 55 min
- Distance
- 6,970 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
Vadodara 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 Vadodara
When is the best time to visit Vadodara?
The best time to visit Vadodara 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 Vadodara?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Vadodara?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 290 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vadodara get?
Vadodara gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.6 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vadodara in?
Vadodara uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vadodara?
A nonstop flight from London to Vadodara takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,970 km.
When is cyclone season in Vadodara?
Vadodara 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 Vadodara?
Vadodara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 87.
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