Fair
Pune in June
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon arrives — Sinhagad and Sahyadri forts turn green and dramatic
Why June scores 3/5
Weather
Monsoon arrives — Sinhagad and Sahyadri forts turn green and dramatic
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy highway drive. City traffic can be slow.. road condition: Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India's best highway. NH48 and city roads well-maintained.. public transport: Airport, major railway junction, metro (expanding), PMPML buses, auto, Uber/Ola.. from nearest city: Mumbai — 150km (2.5hrs via Expressway). Direct flights from all major cities.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Every neighbourhood has a police station. nearest hospital: World-class — Sassoon, Ruby Hall, Jehangir, KEM, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 5G coverage. One of India's best-connected cities.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Excellent hospitals, Child-friendly restaurants everywhere, Parks and gardens, Safe city for families, Multiple malls with play areas
Elevation
560m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool 10-28°C. Fort treks comfortable. Food trails ideal |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant weather. Good for all activities |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Manageable with elevation |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. Not ideal for fort treks |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. Pre-monsoon |
| Juneviewing | 3/5 | Monsoon arrives — Sinhagad and Sahyadri forts turn green and dramatic |
| July | 4/5 | Peak monsoon — Sinhagad Fort trek is magical. Waterfalls everywhere. Leeches on trails |
| August | 4/5 | Monsoon continues. Ganesh Chaturthi transforms the city — incredible energy |
| September | 4/5 | Late monsoon — still green. Ganeshotsav processions |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection — green, cool, clear. Best month for Pune |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Perfect for everything — forts, food, nightlife |
| December | 5/5 | Cool mornings 8-28°C. Holiday season. Ideal for visitors |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai — 150km (2.5hrs via Expressway). Direct flights from all major cities.. Roads: Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India's best highway. NH48 and city roads well-maintained.. Self-drive: Easy highway drive. City traffic can be slow.. Public transport: Airport, major railway junction, metro (expanding), PMPML buses, auto, Uber/Ola.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
560m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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