Rajgad
Rajgad is a fortress and a State Protected Monument in India. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits at an elevation of 1,402 meters.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April when temperatures are warmest and rain is minimal. From March to May, daily highs reach between 32 °C and 33 °C. June through September is the rainy season, with July seeing the most precipitation at about 1,077 mm and nearly 30 rainy days. October through December offers milder conditions with lower rainfall.
To reach Rajgad, you can fly into Pune International Airport, which is 45 km away. The site is located about 1,207 km from New Delhi. While visiting, you can also travel to Raigad Fort, which is 25 km away, or Pratapgad, located 36.2 km from Rajgad.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is July, with about 1,077 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 512 | 1,077 | 703 | 345 | 163 | 38 | 9 |
| 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.
