Avoid
Bhavnagar in May
Gujarat, India
Very hot
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good NH. public transport: Train and bus. Bhavnagar Airport limited flights.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 195km/3.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Sir T Hospital Bhavnagar
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Takhteshwar Temple viewpoint, Barton Museum
Elevation
8m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January at Bhavnagar: 14-28°C, dry Gulf breeze and clear skies. Solid window for Takhteshwar and Palitana day trips — still pleasant before February warmth. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Bhavnagar: 16-30°C, dry Gulf breeze and pleasant palace walks. Edge of peak — comfortable before March heat picks up. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Bhavnagar: 20-35C, humid coastal warmth creeping in. Takhteshwar and museums fine; outdoor heritage best before 10am. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Rains |
| September | 3/5 | September at Bhavnagar: 25-33C, monsoon ending. Takhteshwar and museums fine; humidity still heavy, outdoor heritage better once skies clear mid-month. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Bhavnagar: 22–35°C, Saurashtra warming post-monsoon. Temple and museum circuits workable — Gulf of Cambay breeze tempers the heat. Peak lands Nov–Feb. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Bhavnagar: 18–32°C, Gulf of Cambay breeze cools the city. Clear skies over Takhteshwar Temple make for sunset visits. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Bhavnagar: 12–28°C, Saurashtra winter at its coolest. Takhteshwar Temple and the Gulf of Cambay viewpoint crisp in the morning light. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Ahmedabad 195km/3.5hrs.. Roads: Good NH. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Train and bus. Bhavnagar Airport limited flights.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
8m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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