The short answer
When to go to Lothal
The best months are November to February, when mornings are cool and dry and the open ruins are easy to walk. March and October are workable if you arrive at opening time. April to June is very hot, with little shade at the site, and July to September is humid and wet underfoot. Older travellers should plan on arriving early, doing the ruins first, and resting in the museum, which is closed on Fridays.
Month by month
Lothal weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 12°C | 1 mm | Dry, clear and mild; ideal for the exposed mound | |
| February | 31°C | 15°C | 1 mm | Warm days, cool mornings; still comfortable | |
| March | 36°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Heat builds; go early and finish by late morning | |
| April | 40°C | 24°C | 3 mm | Very hot; the site has little shade | |
| May | 42°C | 27°C | 6 mm | Peak heat; not sensible for the open ruins | |
| June | 39°C | 28°C | 84 mm | Hot and humid; monsoon starts late in the month | |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 310 mm | Heaviest rain; field paths turn muddy, dock may hold water | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 242 mm | Green and atmospheric but wet underfoot | |
| September | 34°C | 25°C | 120 mm | Rains easing; humid, with the site at its greenest | |
| October | 36°C | 22°C | 13 mm | Hot afternoons; mornings are fine | |
| November | 33°C | 17°C | 2 mm | Dry and pleasant; start of the best season | |
| December | 30°C | 14°C | 1 mm | Cool mornings and mild days; the best month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Lothal seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, clear and mild; ideal for the exposed mound
- February: Warm days, cool mornings; still comfortable
- November: Dry and pleasant; start of the best season
- December: Cool mornings and mild days; the best month
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Heat builds; go early and finish by late morning
- October: Hot afternoons; mornings are fine
Possible, with planning: August and September
- August: Green and atmospheric but wet underfoot
- September: Rains easing; humid, with the site at its greenest
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June and July
- April: Very hot; the site has little shade
- May: Peak heat; not sensible for the open ruins
- June: Hot and humid; monsoon starts late in the month
- July: Heaviest rain; field paths turn muddy, dock may hold water
Useful answers
Best time to visit Lothal: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Lothal?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Lothal, with March and October also good. The best months are November to February, when mornings are cool and dry and the open ruins are easy to walk. March and October are workable if you arrive at opening time. April to June is very hot, with little shade at the site, and July to September is humid and wet underfoot. Older travellers should plan on arriving early, doing the ruins first, and resting in the museum, which is closed on Fridays.
Which months should I avoid in Lothal with elderly parents?
April, May, June and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; the site has little shade Peak heat; not sensible for the open ruins
When does it rain most in Lothal?
July is the wettest month, with about 310 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 42°C.