Caution
Ahmedabad in August
Gujarat, India
Heavy monsoon
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Heavy monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy city driving. Traffic congestion in old city.. road condition: Excellent highways. NH48 from Mumbai. NH8 from Delhi.. public transport: Excellent — AMTS buses, BRTS, metro, auto-rickshaws. from nearest city: Mumbai 530km/1hr flight. Delhi 940km/1.5hr flight. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Civil Hospital Ahmedabad
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G across city
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Science City museum, Kite Museum, Street food tours, Sabarmati Riverfront
Elevation
53m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Pleasant winter, heritage walks ideal |
| February | 4/5 | Kite festival in January spills into Feb |
| March | 3/5 | March at Ahmedabad: 20-36C, summer building fast. Heritage pols and stepwells still walkable early morning; midday outside feels sticky and sharp. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+ |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat 42°C+ |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon heat |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon rains |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon easing, Navratri energy builds |
| October | 4/5 | Navratri festival — city comes alive |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect weather, heritage walks |
| December | 5/5 | Best month — cool, festive, clear skies |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai 530km/1hr flight. Delhi 940km/1.5hr flight. Roads: Excellent highways. NH48 from Mumbai. NH8 from Delhi.. Self-drive: Easy city driving. Traffic congestion in old city.. Public transport: Excellent — AMTS buses, BRTS, metro, auto-rickshaws. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
53m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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