Raigad Fort
Mahad, India
Raigad Fort is a fort in the Raigad district of India. It is a Monument of National Importance, a Water Heritage Site, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April, when temperatures are between 16 °C and 35 °C and rainfall is minimal. June through September is the rainy season, with July seeing about 1,789 mm of rain and 30 rainy days.
Visitors can reach the fort via Pune International Airport, which is 63 km away. The site is 1,216 km from New Delhi. Nearby locations include Rajgad, 25 km away, and Pratapgad, 36 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is July, with about 1,789 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 67 | 842 | 1,789 | 1,146 | 519 | 177 | 32 | 7 |
| 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.
