Is Surat safe for kids in January?

Yes, Surat is rated 4/5 for families.

January · Gujarat

Surat

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Surat in January

Q: Is January a good time to visit Surat?

Surat scores 4/5 in January. 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..

Gujarat, India

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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.

Why January scores 4/5

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Weather

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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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

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Safety & Emergency

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

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Network

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

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Street food tours, Science Centre, Dumas Beach

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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
Januaryviewing	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
December	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

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