Dholavira ધોળાવીરા
Dholavira, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dholavira is an archaeological site and human settlement in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Monument of National Importance.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 10:00 to 17:00. The weather is warmest from April to June, with daily highs reaching 39 °C to 40 °C. The wettest period is July, which sees about 154 mm of rain. The coolest months are December and January, with daily lows between 12 °C and 14 °C.
Bhuj Airport is the nearest airport, located 87 km away. Rajkot International Airport is a further 188 km from the site. Dholavira is 873 km from the capital, New Delhi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C. The wettest is July, with about 154 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 154 | 126 | 54 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
