The short answer
When to go to Aihole
November to February is the best window, with cool mornings and dry days that suit long hours on open stone. March is workable early in the day, but April and May are very hot and hard on older travellers. From June to October the monsoon brings rain and slippery steps, especially on Meguti hill, though the countryside is green. Whenever you come, start early, rest in the middle of the day and carry plenty of water.
Month by month
Aihole weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 15°C | 2 mm | Cool mornings, dry; best for walking the temples | |
| February | 32°C | 16°C | 1 mm | Warming and dry; start early | |
| March | 35°C | 20°C | 2 mm | Hot by midday; open stone sites heat up | |
| April | 37°C | 23°C | 20 mm | Very hot; hard going for seniors | |
| May | 38°C | 23°C | 45 mm | Hottest month with pre-monsoon showers | |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 109 mm | Monsoon begins; slippery steps | |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 47 mm | Cooler and green with lighter rain | |
| August | 29°C | 21°C | 77 mm | Showers; wet rock on Meguti hill | |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 112 mm | Wet; green but slippery | |
| October | 30°C | 21°C | 113 mm | Rain tapering; getting pleasant | |
| November | 29°C | 18°C | 18 mm | Comfortable and mostly dry | |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 8 mm | Cool mornings, pleasant days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Aihole seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, dry; best for walking the temples
- November: Comfortable and mostly dry
- December: Cool mornings, pleasant days
Good, with small trade-offs: February and July
- February: Warming and dry; start early
- July: Cooler and green with lighter rain
Possible, with planning: March, June, August, September and October
- March: Hot by midday; open stone sites heat up
- June: Monsoon begins; slippery steps
- August: Showers; wet rock on Meguti hill
- September: Wet; green but slippery
- October: Rain tapering; getting pleasant
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot; hard going for seniors
- May: Hottest month with pre-monsoon showers
Useful answers
Best time to visit Aihole: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Aihole?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Aihole, with February and July also good. November to February is the best window, with cool mornings and dry days that suit long hours on open stone. March is workable early in the day, but April and May are very hot and hard on older travellers. From June to October the monsoon brings rain and slippery steps, especially on Meguti hill, though the countryside is green. Whenever you come, start early, rest in the middle of the day and carry plenty of water.
Which months should I avoid in Aihole with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; hard going for seniors Hottest month with pre-monsoon showers
When does it rain most in Aihole?
October is the wettest month, with about 113 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.