The short answer
When to go to Somnath
December and January are the most comfortable months, with warm days, cool nights and little rain, ideal for the temple and the nearby beach. March to May turns very hot and humid, and June to September brings the heaviest monsoon rain and occasional coastal storms. The temple itself is level and has seating, but the beach sand gets very hot, so older travellers should wear socks or sandals there, avoid peak prayer-time crowds, and keep a midday indoor rest in the hotter months.
Month by month
Somnath weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Warm days, cool nights, dry | |
| February | 30°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry and pleasant | |
| March | 32°C | 20°C | 0 mm | Warming, still comfortable | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 0 mm | Hot and humid | |
| May | 33°C | 27°C | 2 mm | Very hot and humid | |
| June | 33°C | 28°C | 147 mm | Hot, monsoon onset | |
| July | 31°C | 27°C | 342 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain | |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 256 mm | Still very wet | |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 110 mm | Rain easing | |
| October | 34°C | 24°C | 14 mm | Warm; humidity dropping | |
| November | 34°C | 21°C | 5 mm | Warm days, pleasant evenings | |
| December | 31°C | 18°C | 1 mm | Coolest, driest, ideal for the temple and beach |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Somnath seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Warm days, cool nights, dry
- February: Dry and pleasant
- December: Coolest, driest, ideal for the temple and beach
Good, with small trade-offs: March, October and November
- March: Warming, still comfortable
- October: Warm; humidity dropping
- November: Warm days, pleasant evenings
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot and humid
- September: Rain easing
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very hot and humid
- June: Hot, monsoon onset
- July: Heaviest monsoon rain
- August: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Somnath: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Somnath?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Somnath, with March, October and November also good. December and January are the most comfortable months, with warm days, cool nights and little rain, ideal for the temple and the nearby beach. March to May turns very hot and humid, and June to September brings the heaviest monsoon rain and occasional coastal storms. The temple itself is level and has seating, but the beach sand gets very hot, so older travellers should wear socks or sandals there, avoid peak prayer-time crowds, and keep a midday indoor rest in the hotter months.
Which months should I avoid in Somnath with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid Hot, monsoon onset
When does it rain most in Somnath?
July is the wettest month, with about 342 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is October, with average highs around 34°C.