Weather in Aurangabad

About Aurangabad

This modest Deccan city serves as the essential gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage sites—Ajanta and Ellora—where 5th-century Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monks carved entire temples into rock faces. The caves preserve thousands of years of artistic achievement in stunning sculptural and painted details. Aurangabad itself remains a working Indian city untouched by tourist transformation.

Country

India

Best months to visit

January, February, March, October, November, December

Currency

INR

Language

Marathi, Hindi

Things to do in Aurangabad

Explore Ajanta Caves' painted Buddhist murals Tour Ellora Caves' 34-temple complex Visit Aurangabad's own Bibi-ka-Maqbara tomb Shop for local beaded jewelry in markets Stay in heritage hotels with period character Trek between cave sites on foot

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

Recommended

January

27C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

February

30C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

March

34C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

April

38C

Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.

May

39C

Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.

June

33C

Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.

July

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

August

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

September

28C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

Recommended

October

30C

Hot and humid, with occasional showers.

Recommended

November

29C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

December

28C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Aurangabad serves as the practical gateway to two of India's greatest rock-cut achievements: the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Sites carved with extraordinary Buddhist, Hindu and Jain sculptures and murals over more than a thousand years. The city itself holds its own Mughal-era sites, including the Bibi Ka Maqbara, a smaller echo of the Taj Mahal built by Aurangzeb's son.

Best areas to stay in Aurangabad

Aurangabad City Centre

The main base for hotels and transport, home to Bibi Ka Maqbara and the historic Aurangabad Caves.

Ellora

A village around 30km from the city, centred on the Ellora Caves complex including the Kailasa Temple.

Ajanta

A more remote site about 100km from Aurangabad, set in a horseshoe-shaped gorge above a river.

Daulatabad Fort Area

A hilltop fortress en route to Ellora, worth a stop for its imposing fortifications and views.

Getting to Aurangabad

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Flights

Fly into Mumbai, then take a short domestic flight or train/road journey to Aurangabad.

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From London

~9 hours direct London to Mumbai, plus about 1 hour by flight or 6-7 hours by road/rail to Aurangabad.

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Getting around

Hired cars or organised day tours are the most practical way to reach Ajanta and Ellora, as both sites are well outside the city.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Aurangabad?

Aurangabad has its own airport with domestic connections to Delhi and Mumbai; it's also reachable by train and road from Mumbai in around 6-7 hours.

How far are the Ajanta and Ellora Caves from Aurangabad?

Ellora Caves are about 30km away, an easy half-day trip, while Ajanta Caves are around 100km and usually require a full day.

Can I visit both Ajanta and Ellora in one day?

It's possible but rushed and not recommended; most visitors allocate separate days for each given the travel distance and the amount to see at both sites.

What makes Ellora different from Ajanta?

Ellora features Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves side by side, including the immense Kailasa Temple carved from a single rock, while Ajanta focuses on Buddhist caves famous for their painted murals.

What is Bibi Ka Maqbara?

A 17th-century mausoleum in Aurangabad built in imitation of the Taj Mahal, smaller in scale but a notable example of late Mughal architecture, sometimes nicknamed the "Mini Taj".

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is hard to describe - an entire temple carved downward out of solid rock. Spent hours just walking around it in disbelief.

Rohan S. · December 2024

★★★★★

Ajanta's painted caves were the highlight - the colours and detail have survived for centuries and the setting above the river gorge is beautiful in its own right.

Emma J. · February 2023

★★★★☆

Used Aurangabad as a base for two separate day trips, one to each cave complex. Bibi Ka Maqbara in the evening light was a nice bonus stop in the city itself.

Vikram T. · November 2024