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Mahabaleshwar in January
Maharashtra, India
Cool 8-24°C. Strawberry season. Clear valley views
Why January scores 4/5
Weather
Cool 8-24°C. Strawberry season. Clear valley views
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Ghat road manageable but slow.. road condition: Wai-Mahabaleshwar ghat road is narrow and winding. Good condition but needs careful driving.. public transport: State buses from Pune and Mumbai. Limited frequency.. from nearest city: Pune — 120km (3hrs via Wai ghat). Mumbai — 260km (5-6hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Mahabaleshwar Police Station. nearest hospital: Government Hospital, Mahabaleshwar. Satara District Hospital (60km) for serious cases
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent 4G in town. Patchy at remote viewpoints.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Flat terrain for strollers in town, Strawberry farm visits are kid-friendly, Horse riding available, Cool climate year-round, MTDC and private resorts have play areas
Elevation
1,353m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 4/5 | Cool 8-24°C. Strawberry season. Clear valley views |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant weather. Strawberry farms in full production |
| March | 4/5 | Warming up but still comfortable. Strawberry season continues |
| April | 3/5 | Getting hot during day. Manageable with elevation |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. Pre-monsoon. Not ideal |
| June | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon — viewpoints closed, landslide risk on ghat roads |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — most attractions closed. Dense fog |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues — dangerous driving, limited activities |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon receding. Waterfalls still active. Green everywhere |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection — lush green, clear views, strawberry season begins |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Peak strawberry season. Views are stunning |
| December | 5/5 | Cool 6-22°C. Holiday season. Book ahead |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune — 120km (3hrs via Wai ghat). Mumbai — 260km (5-6hrs). Roads: Wai-Mahabaleshwar ghat road is narrow and winding. Good condition but needs careful driving.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Ghat road manageable but slow.. Public transport: State buses from Pune and Mumbai. Limited frequency.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
1,353m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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