Climate Insights for Rājkot

The climate in Rājkot is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 717mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 224mm of rainfall. Rājkot is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperatures in Rājkot vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rājkot is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 224mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 224mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Rājkot is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rājkot, which began on March 20, 2026. Rājkot is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Rājkot is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rājkot based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.