The short answer
When to go to Solapur
November to February is the best window, with dry weather, cool mornings and mild afternoons that suit the fort, the lake and the day trips to Akkalkot and Nannaj. March to May is very hot, with highs above 37°C and above 40°C in April and May, and June to October is the monsoon. Older travellers should keep to morning outings and avoid the mid-January Gadda Yatra crowds.
Month by month
Solapur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 16°C | 4 mm | Dry, sunny and mild for Solapur; ideal for the fort and Nannaj | |
| February | 34°C | 18°C | 3 mm | Warming up; do outdoor sights early | |
| March | 38°C | 22°C | 10 mm | Hot afternoons; keep to mornings | |
| April | 40°C | 25°C | 17 mm | Very hot; poor for walking forts | |
| May | 40°C | 25°C | 36 mm | Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms | |
| June | 35°C | 23°C | 111 mm | Monsoon begins; humid and showery | |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 121 mm | Cooler but wet; grassland turns green | |
| August | 32°C | 22°C | 123 mm | Wet and grey; fewer visitors | |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 154 mm | Wettest month; roads and ruins can be muddy | |
| October | 33°C | 21°C | 107 mm | Rains ease; humid midday | |
| November | 32°C | 18°C | 17 mm | Dry and pleasant; good for all sights | |
| December | 31°C | 16°C | 3 mm | Cool mornings, clear skies |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Solapur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry, sunny and mild for Solapur; ideal for the fort and Nannaj
- November: Dry and pleasant; good for all sights
- December: Cool mornings, clear skies
Good, with small trade-offs: February
- February: Warming up; do outdoor sights early
Possible, with planning: March, June, July, August, September and October
- March: Hot afternoons; keep to mornings
- June: Monsoon begins; humid and showery
- July: Cooler but wet; grassland turns green
- August: Wet and grey; fewer visitors
- September: Wettest month; roads and ruins can be muddy
- October: Rains ease; humid midday
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot; poor for walking forts
- May: Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms
Useful answers
Best time to visit Solapur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Solapur?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Solapur, with February also good. November to February is the best window, with dry weather, cool mornings and mild afternoons that suit the fort, the lake and the day trips to Akkalkot and Nannaj. March to May is very hot, with highs above 37°C and above 40°C in April and May, and June to October is the monsoon. Older travellers should keep to morning outings and avoid the mid-January Gadda Yatra crowds.
Which months should I avoid in Solapur with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; poor for walking forts Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms
When does it rain most in Solapur?
September is the wettest month, with about 154 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.