Caution
Dwarka in August
Gujarat, India
Heavy rains
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Heavy rains
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good road from Jamnagar. public transport: Train to Dwarka. Buses from Jamnagar/Rajkot.. from nearest city: Jamnagar 135km. Rajkot 225km. Ahmedabad 465km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Dwarka Government Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Bet Dwarka boat ride, Lighthouse
Elevation
5m — 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 | 5/5 | Perfect pilgrimage weather |
| February | 4/5 | February at Dwarka: 18-30°C, dry coastal air and steady sea breeze for temple visits. Solid Char Dham window — April-May bring fierce heat. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Dwarka: 22-33C, sea breeze helps but it's getting sticky. Temple and ghats workable; beach time fine in early morning or evening. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon approaching |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon — fewer crowds |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Heavy rains |
| September | 3/5 | September at Dwarka: 26-32C. Monsoon retreating on the Saurashtra coast; Char Dham darshan workable, sea still choppy on some days. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Dwarka: 24–34°C, Char Dham pilgrimage rhythm steady, Arabian Sea breeze holds. Shoulder to peak — full winter crowds build Nov–Feb. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Dwarka: 20–32°C, Arabian Sea breeze cools the Char Dham pilgrimage city. Dry season makes temple darshan comfortable all day. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Dwarka: 14–28°C, Arabian Sea breeze and cool mornings. Peak Char Dham pilgrim flow — temple darshan queues longest in December. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jamnagar 135km. Rajkot 225km. Ahmedabad 465km.. Roads: Good road from Jamnagar. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Train to Dwarka. Buses from Jamnagar/Rajkot.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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