Avoid
Somnath in May
Gujarat, India
Very hot
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good NH from Junagadh. public transport: Trains to Veraval, buses from Junagadh. from nearest city: Veraval 7km. Junagadh 85km. Ahmedabad 415km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Somnath Government Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in town
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Sound and light show, Beach nearby
Elevation
10m — 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 | Perfect temple weather |
| February | 4/5 | February at Somnath: 18-30°C, dry coastal Jyotirlinga darshan and clear Arabian Sea sunsets. Solid window — heat escalates by April. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Somnath: 22-33C, coastal breeze helps. Jyotirlinga darshan and seafront aarti still work well; just skip the midday temple courtyard walk. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon — dramatic sea views |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon, temple atmosphere powerful |
| September | 3/5 | September at Somnath: 25-31C. Jyotirlinga darshan and sea-front aarti run rain-or-shine; swell still rough some days, beach walks weather-dependent. |
| October | 4/5 | Good weather returns |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect — Kartik Purnima special |
| December | 5/5 | Best — cool sea breeze |
Practical Details
How to reach
Veraval 7km. Junagadh 85km. Ahmedabad 415km.. Roads: Good NH from Junagadh. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Trains to Veraval, buses from Junagadh. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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