Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Kailasa Temple is a Hindu temple and monolith dedicated to Shiva, located in the Aurangabad district of India as part of the Ellora Caves. Established in the year 773, it is one of the most looked-up sights in India on English Wikipedia. The site is situated 977 km from New Delhi.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to February see daily highs ranging from 26 °C to 29 °C and lows between 14 °C and 16 °C with minimal rain, while the period from June to September brings heavy rainfall, with up to 258 mm of rain in August across about 17 days. March through May brings higher temperatures reaching up to 38 °C in May.
The nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport at a distance of 29 km, while Shirdi International Airport is located 92 km away. Nearby places to visit include the Ellora Caves at 0.3 km and Bibi Ka Maqbara at 20.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 258 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 191 | 252 | 258 | 248 | 97 | 23 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
