When to go · Palitana
Palitana in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (heat) / Jul–Sep (monsoon).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (heat) / Jul–Sep (monsoon).
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- PalitanaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Rain eases in the north late in the month; Rajasthan starts to work again.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Palitana, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (heat) / Jul–Sep (monsoon).
January: Inside Palitana's best window: Oct–Mar.
Palitana: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen