Is October a good time to visit Somnath?

Somnath scores 4/5 in October. Good weather returns.

Is Somnath safe for kids in October?

Yes, Somnath is rated 3/5 for families.

October · Gujarat

Somnath

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Somnath in October

Gujarat, India

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Good weather returns

Why October scores 4/5

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Weather

Good weather returns

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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

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Somnath Government Hospital

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in town

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Sound and light show, Beach nearby

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Elevation

10m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

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
May	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.
Octoberviewing	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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Mandvi

4/5

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October at Mandvi: 22–33°C, Kutch coast cooling post-monsoon. Palace and dhow yards workable — shoulder to peak Rann-of-Kutch season which starts mid-Nov.

Ahmedabad

4/5

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Navratri festival — city comes alive

Champaner-Pavagadh

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October at Champaner-Pavagadh: 22–34°C, UNESCO mosques and Pavagadh climb workable with post-monsoon greenery. Shoulder — peak archaeological-tour season starts Nov.

Ambaji

5/5

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October at Ambaji: 20-33°C, post-monsoon Aravalli foothills — the Shakti Peeth hilltop temple draws Navaratri pilgrims and the approach road stays clear of rain.

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4/5

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October in Surat: 24–34°C, post-monsoon humidity easing, food streets back to full rhythm. Shoulder — diamond-market tours workable, peak tourism builds Nov–Jan.

Bhavnagar

4/5

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October at Bhavnagar: 22–35°C, Saurashtra warming post-monsoon. Temple and museum circuits workable — Gulf of Cambay breeze tempers the heat. Peak lands Nov–Feb.

Vadodara

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Saputara

4/5

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