Caution
Aurangabad in July
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon. Some flooding in low areas. Caves still worth visiting
Why July scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon. Some flooding in low areas. Caves still worth visiting
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. Good highways from all directions.. road condition: NH52 and connecting highways are good. City roads decent.. public transport: Flights, trains, state buses. City: auto-rickshaws, Uber/Ola.. from nearest city: Mumbai — 330km (6hrs). Pune — 240km (5hrs). Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad to Aurangabad (IXU). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple across the city. nearest hospital: Government Medical College & Hospital. Private: MGM Hospital, Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Good city infrastructure, Hospitals available, Hotels with family facilities, Historical education
Elevation
513m — 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 | Best time — cool 12-28°C. Ideal base for Ajanta-Ellora circuit |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki comfortable |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still good for heritage visits |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. Plan cave visits for early morning only |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot 42°C+. The city broils. Avoid if possible |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief from heat. Rain moderate. Cave visits possible |
| Julyviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon. Some flooding in low areas. Caves still worth visiting |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. City functional but wet |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Green Deccan landscape. Pleasant |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — good weather returning. Naan-qalia season begins |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool mornings. Perfect for the full heritage circuit |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — cool weather, clear visibility. Book ahead |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai — 330km (6hrs). Pune — 240km (5hrs). Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad to Aurangabad (IXU). Roads: NH52 and connecting highways are good. City roads decent.. Self-drive: Easy. Good highways from all directions.. Public transport: Flights, trains, state buses. City: auto-rickshaws, Uber/Ola.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
513m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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