Lonar Lake
Lonar, India
Lonar Lake is an impact crater located in the Buldhana district of India. It is one of the most looked-up sights in India, ranking 82nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between November and February, when temperatures are cooler with daily highs between 27 °C and 28 °C and lows between 15 °C and 17 °C. The months of June, July, August, and September are the wettest, with July seeing the most rain at about 239 mm. April and May are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching 38 °C and 39 °C.
To reach the lake, you can fly to Aurangabad Airport, which is 117 km away, or Shirdi International Airport, located 225 km from the site. Lonar is about 963 km from New Delhi. There is no information available regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 239 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 39 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 172 | 239 | 229 | 190 | 72 | 18 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
