Is May a good time to visit Ratnagiri?

Ratnagiri scores 4/5 in May. Peak Alphonso season — mangoes everywhere. Hot but worth it for Hapus.

Is Ratnagiri safe for kids in May?

Yes, Ratnagiri is rated 4/5 for families.

May · Maharashtra

Ratnagiri

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Ratnagiri in May

Maharashtra, India

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Peak Alphonso season — mangoes everywhere. Hot but worth it for Hapus

Why May scores 4/5

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Weather

Peak Alphonso season — mangoes everywhere. Hot but worth it for Hapus

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Roads & Access

self drive: Standard car fine. Scenic but long drive from Mumbai.. road condition: Konkan coastal roads good but winding. NH66 is well-maintained.. public transport: Konkan Railway — direct trains from Mumbai, Goa. State buses.. from nearest city: Pune — 330km (7hrs). Mumbai — 350km (7-8hrs). Goa — 280km (6hrs). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Ratnagiri City Police Station. nearest hospital: Ratnagiri District Hospital (Civil Hospital). Multiple private clinics.

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Mango farm visits are fun for kids, Gentle beaches, District hospital available, Konkan Railway journey is exciting

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Elevation

10m — 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
January	4/5	Pleasant weather. Good for fort visits and coastal exploration
February	4/5	Comfortable 18-32°C. Good beach weather
March	3/5	Warming up. Beach still okay
April	4/5	Hot but Alphonso mango season begins — orchards open for visits
Mayviewing	4/5	Peak Alphonso season — mangoes everywhere. Hot but worth it for Hapus
June	1/5	Monsoon — heavy rain, rough seas. Konkan Railway journey still scenic
July	1/5	Peak monsoon. Coastal roads can flood
August	1/5	Monsoon continues. Limited outdoor activity
September	2/5	Monsoon receding. Green but wet
October	4/5	Post-monsoon — pleasant, green. Fort visits comfortable
November	5/5	Excellent weather. Beaches good. Town at its best
December	5/5	Peak season — perfect weather for exploring coast and heritage

Practical Details

How to reach

Pune — 330km (7hrs). Mumbai — 350km (7-8hrs). Goa — 280km (6hrs). Roads: Konkan coastal roads good but winding. NH66 is well-maintained.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Scenic but long drive from Mumbai.. Public transport: Konkan Railway — direct trains from Mumbai, Goa. State buses.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

10m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget