Avoid
Modhera Sun Temple in May
Gujarat, India
Very hot
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. Combine with Rani ki Vav.. road condition: Good. public transport: Buses from Mehsana. from nearest city: Mehsana 25km. Ahmedabad 100km/2hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Mehsana Civil Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Decent
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Carved temple, Stepped tank
Elevation
90m — 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 | January at Modhera: 10-26°C, cool clear light on the carved Sun Temple, Modhera Dance Festival typically in the third week. Ideal sunrise photography month. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Modhera: 14-30°C, dry Sun Temple days and sharp carving light. Pleasant window — pre-equinox, before March heat. |
| March | 4/5 | March equinox — sun hits inner sanctum |
| 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 | Equinox again Sept 21 |
| October | 4/5 | October at Modhera: 22–34°C, Sun Temple carvings workable post-monsoon. Equinox light still close enough to fall into the sanctum — pair with Patan stepwell same day. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Modhera: 16–32°C at the 11th-century Sun Temple. Cool mornings best for seeing the carved sabha mandap before midday glare. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Modhera Sun Temple: 10–28°C, sabha mandap carvings lit sharply by the low winter sun. Cool enough for a slow full-site walk. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mehsana 25km. Ahmedabad 100km/2hrs.. Roads: Good. Self-drive: Easy. Combine with Rani ki Vav.. Public transport: Buses from Mehsana. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
90m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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