Peak Season
Ujjain in October
Madhya Pradesh, India
October Ujjain has everything: the Shipra flowing, skies clear, temperatures at 25-30°C. Mahakaleshwar darshan without extreme heat or cold. The year's best balance.
The October story
Best month overall
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
Post-monsoon perfection
Roads & Access
from nearest city: Good roads to Indore (55km), Bhopal (190km)
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: Ujjain fire station. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple stations, heavy presence near temples. nearest hospital: District Hospital Ujjain, RD Gardi Medical College
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Spiritual experience teaches kids about Indian culture, Shipra river ghats are atmospheric, Ram Ghat evening aarti is mesmerizing
Elevation
494m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓everyone
Who should think twice
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter — temple weather |
| February | 5/5 | February is the most comfortable month for covering all of Ujjain's temples. |
| March | 4/5 | March Ujjain during Holi is extraordinary — one of the oldest Holi celebrations in India. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September sees the rain ease but the Shipra stays full. |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection |
| November | 5/5 | November brings perfect pilgrimage weather. |
| December | 5/5 | December Ujjain wraps devotion in cold air. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Good roads to Indore (55km), Bhopal (190km)
Elevation
494m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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