Climate - Rajkot (Gujarat)

The climate of Rajkot is tropical, with a rainy season from mid-June to September, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from October to mid-June. Since the dry season is long, the landscape is barren, moreover, during some years the monsoon lasts less than normal, causing drought, while in other years it is more intense and can cause floods.
The city is located in western India, at 22 degrees north latitude, in the state of Gujarat and in the peninsular region of Saurashtra. About 65 km (40 mi) northwest is the Gulf of Kutch, where the Rukmavati River flows into the Arabian Sea.
From March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach 45 °C (113 °F).
On the other hand, nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north.



Rajkot is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November). Gujarat is rarely directly affected by cyclones, however, it was directly affected by cyclone ARB 02 in early June 1998, by tropical depression ARB 02 in late June 2015, by Cyclone Vayu in mid-June 2019, and by cyclone Tauktae in mid-May 2021.

Best Time

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The best months to visit Rajkot are December and January, as they are the least hot within the dry season. In February, sometimes it can already get very hot.

Rajkot - Climate data

In Rajkot, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Rajkot, precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, March, December) to 255 mm (10 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Rajkot - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Rajkot is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Rajkot is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in February 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In March, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in March 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In April, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.3 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F). However, it reached 45.1 °C (113.2 °F) in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Rajkot is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.3 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In June, the weather in Rajkot is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it dropped to 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 44.9 °C (112.8 °F) in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In July, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In August, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) in August 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In September, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in September 2011.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In October, the weather in Rajkot is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) in October 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41.9 °C (107.4 °F) in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In November, the weather in Rajkot is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) in November 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In December, the weather in Rajkot is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).