Ajanta Caves अजिंठा लेणी/गुहा
India UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of artificial caves, temples, and grottos. This site in India is one of the 120 sights featured on this website and is the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit depends on the weather. The hottest months are April, May, and June, with temperatures reaching highs of 37 °C to 38 °C. The rainy season occurs between June and September, with July seeing the most rainfall at about 168 mm. The coolest months are December and January, when daily lows are around 15 °C.
To reach the caves, the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, which is 46 km away. Shirdi International Airport is another option, located 169 km from the site. The caves are situated 909 km from New Delhi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is August, with about 182 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 125 | 168 | 182 | 140 | 65 | 23 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
