The short answer
When to go to Shirdi
December to February is the most comfortable for walking to and around the mandir, while October and November draw the biggest crowds for the Guruparab festival season despite slightly warmer days. April to June turns very hot and is best avoided, and July to September brings steady monsoon rain. Whichever month you visit, plan the main temple visit for early morning or the evening aarti rather than the crowded, hotter midday hours.
Month by month
Shirdi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 11°C | 0 mm | Cool nights, warm dry days | |
| February | 33°C | 13°C | 1 mm | Warm, dry and comfortable | |
| March | 36°C | 16°C | 2 mm | Hot and dry | |
| April | 39°C | 21°C | 5 mm | Very hot | |
| May | 39°C | 22°C | 19 mm | Very hot | |
| June | 33°C | 23°C | 136 mm | Monsoon arrives, humid | |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 94 mm | Monsoon continues, cooler | |
| August | 29°C | 21°C | 117 mm | Monsoon rain continues | |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 154 mm | Monsoon tapering | |
| October | 32°C | 19°C | 66 mm | Post-monsoon; Guruparab season draws crowds | |
| November | 31°C | 15°C | 14 mm | Warm, dry; Guruparab season continues | |
| December | 31°C | 11°C | 3 mm | Cool nights, dry days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Shirdi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Cool nights, warm dry days
- February: Warm, dry and comfortable
- December: Cool nights, dry days
Good, with small trade-offs: October and November
- October: Post-monsoon; Guruparab season draws crowds
- November: Warm, dry; Guruparab season continues
Possible, with planning: March, June, July, August and September
- March: Hot and dry
- June: Monsoon arrives, humid
- July: Monsoon continues, cooler
- August: Monsoon rain continues
- September: Monsoon tapering
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot
- May: Very hot
Useful answers
Best time to visit Shirdi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Shirdi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Shirdi, with October and November also good. December to February is the most comfortable for walking to and around the mandir, while October and November draw the biggest crowds for the Guruparab festival season despite slightly warmer days. April to June turns very hot and is best avoided, and July to September brings steady monsoon rain. Whichever month you visit, plan the main temple visit for early morning or the evening aarti rather than the crowded, hotter midday hours.
Which months should I avoid in Shirdi with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot Very hot
When does it rain most in Shirdi?
September is the wettest month, with about 154 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 39°C.