Botad climate
Botad (Gujarat, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 806 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Botad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 1153 | 2069 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 3392 | 1458 | 2475 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 1966 | 2883 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 42108 | 2374 | 3391 | 20.1 |
| May | 43110 | 2679 | 3595 | 40.2 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2780 | 3290 | 1395.5 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 25610 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 2268.9 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 1526.0 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2169 | 2781 | 160.6 |
| Nov | 3290 | 1762 | 2476 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 3085 | 1355 | 2170 | 10.0 |
| Year | 43110 | 1153 | 2781 | 80632 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34% | 15% | 4.7 | 10:55 |
| Feb | 29% | 12% | 5.6 | 11:23 |
| Mar | 28% | 14% | 6.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 30% | 13% | 7.2 | 12:38 |
| May | 38% | 13% | 7.4 | 13:11 |
| Jun | 60% | 55% | 6.0 | 13:29 |
| Jul | 77% | 79% | 4.5 | 13:22 |
| Aug | 81% | 78% | 4.4 | 12:53 |
| Sep | 78% | 49% | 5.1 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 63% | 18% | 5.5 | 11:36 |
| Nov | 51% | 15% | 4.6 | 11:03 |
| Dec | 42% | 15% | 4.3 | 10:47 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Botad is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 43 °C110 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 11 °C53 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.3 °C25.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 806 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 79% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is July (256 mm10 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 28% in March to 81% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 15 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Botad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 29 °C85 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 1 mm0.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C110 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Botad
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3289 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 2374 to 27 °C80 °F, about 193 mm7.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (October–May) — highs 2985 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1153 to 26 °C79 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Botad compares
The nearest larger place is Surendranagar, about 62 km to the north. Compared with it, Botad has practically the same average temperature. It receives 7% more precipitation (806 mm32 in vs 751 mm30 in). The difference is largest in June (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Botad is the 68th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 272nd wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nguru (Nigeria, BSh), Hadejia (Nigeria, BSh) and Gashua (Nigeria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Surendranagar 62 km · 27 °C81 °F · 751 mm30 in
- Climate in Bhavnagar 68 km · 28 °C82 °F · 806 mm32 in
- Climate in Amreli 79 km · 27 °C81 °F · 815 mm32 in
- Climate in Rajkot 91 km · 26 °C79 °F · 714 mm28 in
- Climate in Morvi 112 km · 27 °C81 °F · 613 mm24 in
- Climate in Jetpur 117 km · 27 °C80 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Climate in Ahmedabad 134 km · 28 °C82 °F · 769 mm30 in
- Climate in Nadiad 136 km · 27 °C81 °F · 965 mm38 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Botad?
May is the warmest month in Botad. Its average high is 43 °C (110 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Botad?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 11 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Botad?
July is the wettest month with about 256 mm (10.1 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Botad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.