Gir National Park
Gir National Park is a nature reserve and national park in India. It is one of the 120 sights of the country listed on this site and is ranked 75th among India's sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when daily highs are between 28 °C and 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. From March to May, temperatures rise, with highs reaching 38 °C in April. The wettest period occurs from June to September, with July seeing the most rain at about 430 mm.
To reach the park, you can fly to Diu Airport, which is 49 km away, or Rajkot International Airport, located 140 km away. The park is about 1,053 km from New Delhi. Visitors can also combine a trip here with a visit to the Somnath Temple, which is about 50 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is July, with about 430 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 174 | 430 | 243 | 166 | 38 | 17 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
