Aurangabad in February
Maharashtra, India
Go February — peak window holds, Shivaji Jayanti Feb 19, ideal Ajanta-Ellora-Daulatabad-Paithan timing.
Peak crowds
February is one of Aurangabad's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Ajanta closed Mondays, Ellora closed Tuesdays — plan accordingly. Winter is ideal.
February in Aurangabad runs January's window forward — 14-30°C, dry Deccan plateau, the city's heritage stack (Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Aurangabad Caves, Soneri Mahal) at peak walking conditions, plus the full Ajanta-Ellora-Daulatabad-Paithan circuit operationally clear. Shivaji Jayanti (Feb 19) brings Maratha-pride processions especially after the 2023 rename to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Sambhaji being Shivaji's son). The city's Mughlai-Deccani food scene (naan-qalia, Aurangabad biryani, dum pukht) at its most comfortable for sit-down evenings.
The February story
Continue January's 4-5 day circuit (Aurangabad city + Ellora + Ajanta + Daulatabad + Paithan) — Feb air slightly warmer in afternoons but still pleasant. Time Shivaji Jayanti Feb 19 for old-city Sambhajinagar processions through Aurangpura and Paithan Gate. Ellora and Ajanta crowd less than peak Dec, easier ASI entry queues. Add Khuldabad 22 km NW — Aurangzeb's simple grave (he requested no tomb, just a roofless enclosure 1707) and Bhadra Maruti temple. Paithan 50 km S for the GI-tagged Paithani-sari weavers (workshops open 10am-6pm, basic looms ₹50,000+ saris). Hotel rates near January peak. Trains 22221 Rajdhani and 12001 Shatabdi from Delhi/Mumbai reliable. Mumbai 5-6 hr by car via NH-160. Cave-circuit drivers: Ajanta has a 4 km eco-shuttle from gate to caves (mandatory, ₹40), Ellora has parking right at entry.
Why February scores 10.0/10
Weather
Excellent weather. Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki comfortable
पीक अलर्ट · JANUARY
Aurangabad January में सबसे अच्छा होता है।
इसे अपनी सूची में सहेजें — हम January के पीक से पहले आपकी मदद करेंगे।
What to do in Aurangabad this February
- 1Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara at sunrise for golden-light photos
- 2Tour Ellora Cave 16 Kailasa monolith — closed Tue
- 3Day-trip Ajanta caves 100 km — closed Mon, eco-shuttle mandatory
- 4Watch Shivaji Jayanti processions Feb 19 in old Sambhajinagar
- 5Visit Paithani weavers 50 km S for GI-tagged silk looms
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Maratha-history pilgrims wanting Shivaji Jayanti in Sambhajinagar
- ✓First-time Ajanta-Ellora circuit visitors needing comfortable weather
- ✓Paithani-sari shoppers willing to commission custom looms
- ✓Architecture students of Mughal-Deccani-Bahmani transition
Who should think twice
- ✗Beach seekers — Aurangabad is 400+ km from Konkan
- ✗Bargain travellers — Feb is peak hotel pricing
- ✗Crowd-averse Shivaji Jayanti visitors — Feb 19 old city packed
- ✗Train-only travellers without rental car for cave days
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Best time — cool 12-28°C. Ideal base for Ajanta-Ellora circuit |
| Februaryviewing | 10.0/10 | Excellent weather. Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki comfortable |
| March | 8.0/10 | Getting warmer. Still good for heritage visits |
| April | 4.0/10 | Hot 38°C+. Plan cave visits for early morning only |
| May | 2.0/10 | Extremely hot 42°C+. The city broils. Avoid if possible |
| June | 4.0/10 | Monsoon relief from heat. Rain moderate. Cave visits possible |
| July | 4.0/10 | Monsoon. Some flooding in low areas. Caves still worth visiting |
| August | 4.0/10 | Heavy rain. City functional but wet |
| September | 6.0/10 | Monsoon ending. Green Deccan landscape. Pleasant |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon — good weather returning. Naan-qalia season begins |
| November | 10.0/10 | Excellent. Cool mornings. Perfect for the full heritage circuit |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak season — cool weather, clear visibility. Book ahead |
What to pack for February
- ▸Light jacket — 14°C dawn at Daulatabad summit
- ▸Walking shoes for cave-floor uneven surfaces
- ▸Sunglasses, cap, sunscreen — caves are exposed walks
- ▸Strong flashlight or phone-light for darker cave interiors
- ▸Cash for ASI tickets, shuttle fees, and naan-qalia stalls
Nearby in Maharashtra scoring high in February
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