Is January a good time to visit Somnath?

Somnath scores 5/5 in January. Perfect temple weather.

Is Somnath safe for kids in January?

Yes, Somnath is rated 3/5 for families.

January · Gujarat

Somnath

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Somnath in January

Gujarat, India

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Perfect temple weather

Why January scores 5/5

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Weather

Perfect temple weather

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Roads & Access

self drive: Easy. road condition: Good NH from Junagadh. public transport: Trains to Veraval, buses from Junagadh. from nearest city: Veraval 7km. Junagadh 85km. Ahmedabad 415km.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Somnath Government Hospital

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in town

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Sound and light show, Beach nearby

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Elevation

10m — 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
Januaryviewing	5/5	Perfect temple weather
February	4/5	February at Somnath: 18-30°C, dry coastal Jyotirlinga darshan and clear Arabian Sea sunsets. Solid window — heat escalates by April.
March	3/5	March at Somnath: 22-33C, coastal breeze helps. Jyotirlinga darshan and seafront aarti still work well; just skip the midday temple courtyard walk.
April	2/5	Hot
May	1/5	Very hot
June	2/5	Pre-monsoon
July	3/5	Monsoon — dramatic sea views
August	3/5	Monsoon, temple atmosphere powerful
September	3/5	September at Somnath: 25-31C. Jyotirlinga darshan and sea-front aarti run rain-or-shine; swell still rough some days, beach walks weather-dependent.
October	4/5	Good weather returns
November	5/5	Perfect — Kartik Purnima special
December	5/5	Best — cool sea breeze

Practical Details

How to reach

Veraval 7km. Junagadh 85km. Ahmedabad 415km.. Roads: Good NH from Junagadh. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Trains to Veraval, buses from Junagadh. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

10m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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January at Mandvi: 12-27°C, dry sea breeze, dhow shipyard active on the shore, Vijay Vilas Palace open daily. Clear enough to combine with the Kutch Rann.

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January at Surat: 14-29°C, coolest window of the year and prime street-food weather. Works well — peak crispness held from December before heat returns.

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January at Bhavnagar: 14-28°C, dry Gulf breeze and clear skies. Solid window for Takhteshwar and Palitana day trips — still pleasant before February warmth.

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