Pratapgad
Mahabaleshwar, India
Pratapgad is a fortress in the Satara district of India. It was commissioned by Shivaji in 1656 and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April when the weather is dry and temperatures are between 15 °C and 34 °C. The monsoon season from June to September brings significant rain, with July seeing about 1,673 mm of rainfall. For warmer weather with moderate rain, October and November are also options.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Pune International Airport, which is 80 km away. Pratapgad is located 1,244 km from New Delhi. Travelers can combine a visit here with trips to Raigad Fort or Rajgad, which are both about 36 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is July, with about 1,673 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 75 | 807 | 1,673 | 1,144 | 486 | 199 | 41 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
