Is December a good time to visit Lonar Crater?

Lonar Crater scores 5/5 in December. Peak — cool, dry, best photography..

Is Lonar Crater safe for kids in December?

Yes, Lonar Crater is rated 3/5 for families.

December · Maharashtra

Lonar Crater

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Lonar Crater in December

Maharashtra, India

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Peak — cool, dry, best photography.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak — cool, dry, best photography.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: State highway decent. Last 10km narrow.. public transport: Buses from Jalna/Buldhana. Very limited.. from nearest city: Aurangabad 150km. Jalna 80km. Buldhana 70km.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 2/5. note: Very remote. Carry first aid.. ambulance: 108 (30min+). nearest hospital: Lonar clinic. Buldhana (70km) for district hospital.

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio basic. Very limited otherwise.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Geological education — meteorite impact!, Unique experience

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Elevation

475m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	4/5	Cool. Good for crater walk.
February	4/5	February at Lonar: 14-30°C, dry crater rim walks and clear geological visibility. Pleasant window before Vidarbha heat — trails firm.
March	3/5	March at Lonar: 20-36C on the Deccan plateau. Crater rim walk fine at sunrise, brutal midday — no shade around the alkaline lake.
April	2/5	Hot.
May	1/5	Extremely hot. Skip.
June	2/5	Monsoon. Lake filling.
July	2/5	Monsoon. Paths slippery.
August	2/5	Heavy rain.
September	3/5	Monsoon ending. Lake full. Green.
October	4/5	Post-monsoon. Lake at best. Green crater.
November	5/5	Excellent. Cool. Lake full.
Decemberviewing	5/5	Peak — cool, dry, best photography.

Practical Details

How to reach

Aurangabad 150km. Jalna 80km. Buldhana 70km.. Roads: State highway decent. Last 10km narrow.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Jalna/Buldhana. Very limited.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

475m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

Nearby in Maharashtra scoring high in December

Khandala

4/5

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December at Khandala: 12-26°C, dry Western Ghats viewpoints and clear Duke's Nose vistas. Works well — shoulder season, crowds thinner than monsoon peak.