Peak Season
Surat in December
Gujarat, India
December at Surat: 14–30°C on the Tapi. Cool evenings pull the street food crowds out — Ghari season and textile markets at full tilt.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Surat: 14–30°C on the Tapi. Cool evenings pull the street food crowds out — Ghari season and textile markets at full tilt.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent NH48 expressway. public transport: Excellent. Major rail junction. Flights from Surat Airport.. from nearest city: Mumbai 300km/4hrs. Ahmedabad 265km/4hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: SMIMER Hospital Surat
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Street food tours, Science Centre, Dumas Beach
Elevation
13m — 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 | 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. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Surat: 16-31°C, dry street-food evenings and pleasant diamond-market walks. Edge of peak — comfortable before March heat. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Surat: 23-36C, sticky. Street food and diamond district run normally; outdoor sightseeing best at dawn or after sunset. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Flooding risk |
| September | 3/5 | September at Surat: 25-33C. Monsoon fading, diamond district and food scene run normally; outdoor sightseeing still weather-dependent. |
| October | 4/5 | October in Surat: 24–34°C, post-monsoon humidity easing, food streets back to full rhythm. Shoulder — diamond-market tours workable, peak tourism builds Nov–Jan. |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect food weather |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Surat: 14–30°C on the Tapi. Cool evenings pull the street food crowds out — Ghari season and textile markets at full tilt. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai 300km/4hrs. Ahmedabad 265km/4hrs.. Roads: Excellent NH48 expressway. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Excellent. Major rail junction. Flights from Surat Airport.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
13m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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