Caution
Alibaug in September
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon receding. Seas still rough
Why September scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon receding. Seas still rough
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy drive. Ferry also takes cars (Mandwa route).. road condition: Mumbai-Alibaug road via NH66 is good. Coastal roads in Alibaug well-maintained.. public transport: Ro-Ro ferry from Mumbai (45min). State buses via Pen.. from nearest city: Mumbai — 1hr ferry from Gateway of India (₹200-350), or 95km by road (2.5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Alibaug Police Station. nearest hospital: Sub-District Hospital, Alibaug. Mumbai via emergency ferry (1hr) for serious cases
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G coverage throughout.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Calm beach water safe for paddling, Short ferry ride from Mumbai — exciting for kids, Good family hotels and resorts, Kolaba Fort walk at low tide is an adventure
Elevation
6m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect beach weather 18-30°C. Kolaba Fort at low tide. Calm seas |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent conditions. Clear skies, warm water |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still good for beach |
| April | 3/5 | Hot and humid. Manageable with sea breeze |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid 35°C+. Pre-monsoon |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon — rough seas, ferry cancelled, heavy rain |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — no water activities, flooding possible |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. No ferry. Beach dangerous |
| Septemberviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Seas still rough |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — pleasant weather, ferries resume, beach good |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent beach weather. Clear skies, calm seas |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — perfect weather, holiday crowds. Book ferry ahead |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai — 1hr ferry from Gateway of India (₹200-350), or 95km by road (2.5hrs). Roads: Mumbai-Alibaug road via NH66 is good. Coastal roads in Alibaug well-maintained.. Self-drive: Easy drive. Ferry also takes cars (Mandwa route).. Public transport: Ro-Ro ferry from Mumbai (45min). State buses via Pen.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
6m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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