Lothal
Lothal is an ancient city and archaeological site that dates back to approximately 2400 BCE. It is a Monument of National Importance, a Water Heritage Site, and is on the Tentative World Heritage list.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months from November to February, when daily highs are between 28 °C and 32 °C and rainfall is minimal. From March to May, temperatures rise significantly, reaching highs of about 41 °C in May. The monsoon season brings heavy rain from June to September, with July seeing the highest rainfall at approximately 325 mm.
Lothal is located about 840 km from New Delhi. The nearest airport is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, which is 73 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C. The wettest is July, with about 325 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 124 | 325 | 215 | 143 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
