Rakhigarhi
Hisar, India
Rakhigarhi is an archaeological site and village in the state of Haryana, India. It is one of the 120 sights of India listed on this site and is ranked 103 in popularity among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to February, when daily highs range from 20 °C to 27 °C. Between March and May, temperatures rise significantly, reaching highs of 40 °C in May. The rainy season occurs from June to September, with the heaviest rainfall in July and August, seeing about 144 mm and 135 mm of rain respectively.
To reach the site, you can fly into Maharaja Agrasen International Airport in Hisar, which is 32 km away. Rakhigarhi is also located 127 km from the capital, New Delhi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is July, with about 144 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 24 | 57 | 144 | 135 | 94 | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
