Peak Season
Aihole in December
Karnataka, India
December at Aihole: 14–28°C, cool Deccan air over the Chalukya temple cluster. Morning light long and soft, best month for photographing the carvings.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Aihole: 14–28°C, cool Deccan air over the Chalukya temple cluster. Morning light long and soft, best month for photographing the carvings.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Decent village road.. public transport: Shared autos from Badami.. from nearest city: Badami 44km. Pattadakal 10km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Badami (44km). Hubli (135km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Very patchy. Carry offline maps.
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) — Educational
Elevation
530m — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Cool. Perfect for temple exploration. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Aihole: 16-30°C, dry Deccan light on 120+ Chalukya sandstone temples. Early mornings ideal for the open temple complex; shadeless by noon. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Aihole: 20–34°C, last cool window for the Chalukya temple cluster. Morning walks between the 120+ shrines work; by noon the stone radiates heat — aim for dawn arrivals. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot. Avoid. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Aihole: 22-32C. Monsoon winding down, Chalukya temples workable; occasional showers can soften the light but also interrupt walks. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Aihole: 20–32°C, post-monsoon Malaprabha valley green and dust settled. Chalukya temples photograph well in softer light — shoulder to peak heritage season. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Aihole: 16–30°C, post-monsoon clarity across the Chalukya temple cluster. Early morning light is best for the 120+ rock-cut shrines. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Aihole: 14–28°C, cool Deccan air over the Chalukya temple cluster. Morning light long and soft, best month for photographing the carvings. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Badami 44km. Pattadakal 10km.. Roads: Decent village road.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Shared autos from Badami.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
530m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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