Caution
Ratnagiri in September
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon receding. Green but wet
Why September scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon receding. Green but wet
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Scenic but long drive from Mumbai.. road condition: Konkan coastal roads good but winding. NH66 is well-maintained.. public transport: Konkan Railway — direct trains from Mumbai, Goa. State buses.. from nearest city: Pune — 330km (7hrs). Mumbai — 350km (7-8hrs). Goa — 280km (6hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Ratnagiri City Police Station. nearest hospital: Ratnagiri District Hospital (Civil Hospital). Multiple private clinics.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Mango farm visits are fun for kids, Gentle beaches, District hospital available, Konkan Railway journey is exciting
Elevation
10m — 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 | Pleasant weather. Good for fort visits and coastal exploration |
| February | 4/5 | Comfortable 18-32°C. Good beach weather |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Beach still okay |
| April | 4/5 | Hot but Alphonso mango season begins — orchards open for visits |
| May | 4/5 | Peak Alphonso season — mangoes everywhere. Hot but worth it for Hapus |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon — heavy rain, rough seas. Konkan Railway journey still scenic |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Coastal roads can flood |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. Limited outdoor activity |
| Septemberviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Green but wet |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — pleasant, green. Fort visits comfortable |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Beaches good. Town at its best |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — perfect weather for exploring coast and heritage |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune — 330km (7hrs). Mumbai — 350km (7-8hrs). Goa — 280km (6hrs). Roads: Konkan coastal roads good but winding. NH66 is well-maintained.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Scenic but long drive from Mumbai.. Public transport: Konkan Railway — direct trains from Mumbai, Goa. State buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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