The short answer
When to go to Surat
The best months are November to February, when days are warm but the humidity has eased and the old city and lake are pleasant. March and October are workable but warm. April and May are hot, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and flood risk, so travel and sightseeing can be disrupted. Older travellers should plan mornings for the castle and old city, rest after lunch and keep evenings for Gopi Talav.
Month by month
Surat weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 15°C | 2 mm | Warm days, cool nights; ideal for sightseeing | |
| February | 32°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry and comfortable | |
| March | 35°C | 21°C | 1 mm | Getting hot; go early | |
| April | 37°C | 24°C | 1 mm | Hot and humid; mornings only | |
| May | 36°C | 27°C | 2 mm | Hot, humid, warm nights | |
| June | 34°C | 27°C | 256 mm | Monsoon onset, heavy rain | |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 466 mm | Wettest month; flood risk | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 282 mm | Heavy rain, flood risk | |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 187 mm | Monsoon tail; still wet | |
| October | 35°C | 24°C | 41 mm | Warm; rain fading | |
| November | 34°C | 20°C | 5 mm | Dry, comfortable evenings | |
| December | 32°C | 17°C | 1 mm | Pleasant and dry |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Surat seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Warm days, cool nights; ideal for sightseeing
- February: Dry and comfortable
- November: Dry, comfortable evenings
- December: Pleasant and dry
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Getting hot; go early
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot and humid; mornings only
- October: Warm; rain fading
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Hot, humid, warm nights
- June: Monsoon onset, heavy rain
- July: Wettest month; flood risk
- August: Heavy rain, flood risk
- September: Monsoon tail; still wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Surat: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Surat?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Surat, with March also good. The best months are November to February, when days are warm but the humidity has eased and the old city and lake are pleasant. March and October are workable but warm. April and May are hot, and June to September brings heavy monsoon rain and flood risk, so travel and sightseeing can be disrupted. Older travellers should plan mornings for the castle and old city, rest after lunch and keep evenings for Gopi Talav.
Which months should I avoid in Surat with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot, humid, warm nights Monsoon onset, heavy rain
When does it rain most in Surat?
July is the wettest month, with about 466 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 37°C.