Is Rajkot safe for kids in January?

Yes, Rajkot is rated 3/5 for families.

January · Gujarat

Rajkot

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Rajkot in January

Q: Is January a good time to visit Rajkot?

Rajkot scores 4/5 in January. January at Rajkot: 12-27°C, dry Kathiawadi afternoons and cool evenings. Solid window for Gandhi heritage circuit and the food trail — peak is December..

Gujarat, India

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January at Rajkot: 12-27°C, dry Kathiawadi afternoons and cool evenings. Solid window for Gandhi heritage circuit and the food trail — peak is December.

Why January scores 4/5

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Weather

January at Rajkot: 12-27°C, dry Kathiawadi afternoons and cool evenings. Solid window for Gandhi heritage circuit and the food trail — peak is December.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent NH. public transport: Excellent. Major rail hub. Airport.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 215km/3.5hrs. Mumbai 660km/flight 1.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Sterling Hospital Rajkot

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Rotary Dolls Museum, Fun World, Gandhi house

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Elevation

134m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	4/5	January at Rajkot: 12-27°C, dry Kathiawadi afternoons and cool evenings. Solid window for Gandhi heritage circuit and the food trail — peak is December.
February	4/5	February at Rajkot: 14-30°C, dry and comfortable for Kathiawadi food trails. Works well — shoulder before March heat erodes street-food outings.
March	3/5	March at Rajkot: 20-36C. Kathiawadi food scene is year-round; heritage walks and Gandhi sites fine early, midday sun is unkind.
April	2/5	Hot
May	1/5	Very hot 42°C+
June	2/5	Pre-monsoon
July	2/5	Monsoon
August	2/5	Rains
September	3/5	September at Rajkot: 24-33C. Monsoon winding down; Kathiawadi food unaffected, Gandhi sites and heritage walks workable between showers.
October	4/5	Good — Navratri energy
November	5/5	November at Rajkot: 16–32°C, Saurashtra cool evenings. Kathiawadi food streets busiest as the dry season gets going.
December	5/5	December at Rajkot: 10–28°C, Saurashtra winter proper. Kathiawadi food streets busy into the night, mornings crisp enough for a jacket.

Practical Details

How to reach

Ahmedabad 215km/3.5hrs. Mumbai 660km/flight 1.5hrs.. Roads: Excellent NH. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Excellent. Major rail hub. Airport.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

134m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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