Avoid
Kutch (Bhuj) in May
Gujarat, India
45°C+
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
45°C+
Roads & Access
self drive: Recommended for village hopping. 4WD not needed.. road condition: Good NH from Ahmedabad. Village roads can be rough.. public transport: Flights and trains to Bhuj. Local autos/jeeps.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 330km/5hrs. Mumbai 800km/flight 1.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: GK General Hospital Bhuj
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good in Bhuj city. Patchy in remote villages.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Craft village visits, Aina Mahal mirrors
Elevation
80m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby |
| February | 4/5 | February at Kutch: 15-30°C, dry Rann edge and workable handicraft village drives. Solid window — Rann Utsav tail end, crowds thinning. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Kutch: 18-35C, Rann season ending. Craft villages still workable, but days warm fast and the white desert magic from winter has faded. |
| April | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | 45°C+ |
| June | 1/5 | Unbearable heat |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon rains, some flooding |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 2/5 | Rains easing |
| October | 3/5 | October at Kutch: 22–34°C, post-monsoon transition. Craft villages open, Aina Mahal doable — shoulder, the white Rann doesn't dry out until November. |
| November | 5/5 | Festival season, perfect |
| December | 5/5 | Best — cool, Rann Utsav nearby |
Practical Details
How to reach
Ahmedabad 330km/5hrs. Mumbai 800km/flight 1.5hrs.. Roads: Good NH from Ahmedabad. Village roads can be rough.. Self-drive: Recommended for village hopping. 4WD not needed.. Public transport: Flights and trains to Bhuj. Local autos/jeeps.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
80m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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