Peak Season
Shirdi in October
Maharashtra, India
Dasara/Diwali season. Perfect weather. Best time.
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
Dasara/Diwali season. Perfect weather. Best time.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good highways from all directions.. public transport: Airport, buses from Nashik/Pune/Mumbai.. from nearest city: Shirdi Airport (SAG) direct. Nashik 120km. Aurangabad 110km. Pune 185km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Shirdi Police Station. nearest hospital: Sai Baba Hospital (temple-run, free). Shree Sai Hospital.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Well-organized temple, Free prasad, Clean, Hospital on-site
Elevation
584m — 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. Comfortable darshan. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Shirdi: 16-32°C, dry temple-town days with 40,000 daily pilgrims steady. Solid darshan window before March heat thins queues less comfortably. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Shirdi: 21-36C. Samadhi Mandir darshan runs all day; queue compounds get hot, so aim for morning or late evening slots. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. Long queues tiring. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot 42°C+. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon relief. Fewer crowds. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple accessible. Guru Purnima massive. |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple functional. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Shirdi: 22-30C. Samadhi Mandir darshan normal; town workable between showers, monsoon fading so queues more comfortable than peak summer. |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | Dasara/Diwali season. Perfect weather. Best time. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Shirdi: 16–32°C on the Maharashtra plateau. Pilgrim flow is steady, cool mornings ease the temple queue waits. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, holiday pilgrimage. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Shirdi Airport (SAG) direct. Nashik 120km. Aurangabad 110km. Pune 185km.. Roads: Good highways from all directions.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Airport, buses from Nashik/Pune/Mumbai.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
584m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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