Weather in Rajkot, Gujarat
Rajkot, India is a prominent regional city in the state of Gujarat. Sitting at roughly 22.3°N, it falls in the tropical wet and dry climate zone.
Climate Overview
Central India's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Temperatures in Rajkot range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Rajkot
Rajkot's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 15 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 30°C, nights around 16°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 38°C, nights around 25°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 20°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Rajkot
Wondering what the weather is like in Rajkot right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Rajkot? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Gujarat.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Rajkot
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Rajkot are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Rajkot
Air quality in Rajkot is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. In larger cities like Rajkot, AQI can deteriorate sharply from October to January. A mask and limited outdoor time can help on the worst days.
Quick facts about Rajkot
Rajkot has a population of about 12,86,995; sits at 22.30°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Gujarat often type the weather query in Gujarati (ગુજરાતી). The Gujarati word for weather is હવામાન, commonly transliterated as havaman, havamaan, havamana. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Rajkot. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
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