Best Season to Visit Aurangabad

October to March is Best Season to Visit Aurangabad

Popularly known as the City of Gates, Aurangabad can be visited at any time throughout the year. However, Winter from October to March is the best time to visit Aurangabad to explore the historical monuments of the city. Winters are pleasant and the temperature is quite chilly in Aurangabad. This is also the ideal time for sightseeing and outdoor activities. This is also the good season to visit nearby heritage sites like Ajanta & Ellora Caves and most of the tourists prefer visiting Ajanta & Ellora Caves along with their Aurangabad trip.

Peak Season in Aurangabad

December to February is Peak Season in Aurangabad

December to February is the peak season and attracts a large number of tourists during this season. Most of the tourists planning to visit Aurangabad in Christmas and New Year holiday time. Hotels are usually expensive during this season due to the large crowd heading to this region.

Aurangabad Weather

Minimum Temperature in Aurangabad

10°C

Maximum Temperature in Aurangabad

40°C

Present Temperature in Aurangabad


Winter Season (November -February):

In winter the temperature fluctuates between 10°C to 25°C. The weather is extremely pleasing and charming as the whole place looks covered with the mist. Large number of tourists prefer visiting the city during this season to spend some quality time. Since the temperature scoops down swiftly right after sunset, carrying light warm clothes is advisable. The full-fledged winter season continues into the month of January. The moderate climate offered by Aurangabad is idyllic for exploring the historical monuments.


Summer Season (March-June):

The temperature during this period varies between 21°C to 40°C. The weather is warm during the day and gets unbearable in the afternoons. The weather is dry and sunny, and there is frequent water shortage due to droughts. Light cotton clothing is recommended. Adventurous travelers can visit adventure sports clubs that engage in activities such as trekking, paragliding, night camping, rappelling, rafting and parasailing.

Monsoon Season (July - September): During this season Aurangabad receives moderate rainfall that brings with it cool and sometimes harsh winds. The temperature during these seasons ranges from 20°C to 25°C. The weather during this time period is pleasant with a tad bit of humidity in the air making the sky look extremely beautiful and magical. The annual rainfall on an average is about 710 mm. The monsoon seasons are always cloudy and they stay static for days together.