Avoid
Gandhinagar in May
Gujarat, India
Very hot
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent. public transport: GSRTC buses. Metro connecting to Ahmedabad.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 25km/30min. Essentially twin cities.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: GCS Hospital Gandhinagar
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Akshardham temple, Indroda dinosaur park, Children's museum
Elevation
81m — 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 | 4/5 | January at Gandhinagar: 10-26°C, cool mornings and tree-lined boulevards at their softest. Comfortable for Akshardham and Adalaj — peak crispness held over from December. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Gandhinagar: 14-30°C, dry tree-lined days and soft morning light. Pleasant — shoulder before March heat erodes outdoor comfort. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Gandhinagar: 20-36C, tree-lined streets help. Akshardham and Adalaj doable, just keep outdoor stretches to morning and dusk. |
| 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 Gandhinagar: 24-32C. Monsoon fading, gardens at their greenest; Akshardham and Adalaj workable between showers. |
| October | 4/5 | October in Gandhinagar: 22–34°C, Akshardham and Adalaj stepwell tours workable as Gujarat cools. Tree-lined boulevards start showing post-monsoon green — peak lands Nov–Jan. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Gandhinagar: 17–32°C, tree-lined boulevards at their coolest. Akshardham and Adalaj Stepwell walkable without the summer heat. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Gandhinagar: 10–28°C, Gujarat winter at its best. Akshardham grounds and Adalaj Stepwell comfortable for full-day walking. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Ahmedabad 25km/30min. Essentially twin cities.. Roads: Excellent. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: GSRTC buses. Metro connecting to Ahmedabad.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
81m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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