Best Time to Visit Surat, Gujarat, India
Surat is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Surat for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.2°C / 72°F in January to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 460 mm / 18.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Surat, Gujarat, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Surat's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2°C72°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.4°C88.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.7°C83.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Surat?
The best time to visit Surat for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Surat's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Surat?
The rainy season at Surat, Gujarat runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 10 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is July (460 mm / 18.1 in).
What is the driest month in Surat?
The driest month in Surat is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Surat?
The least comfortable months for travel to Surat — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 460 mm / 18.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
Is Surat climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Surat figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Surat specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.