Rani ki Vav
Patan, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rani ki Vav is a stepwell and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Patan, India. It is also recognized as a Monument of National Importance and a Water Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 8 AM to 6 PM. Travelers can reach the area via the Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, which is 103 km away. The location is approximately 734 km from New Delhi.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The hottest months are May, with daily highs reaching 40 °C, and April, with highs of 38 °C. The wettest period occurs in July, which has about 278 mm of rain and 20 rainy days. The driest months are January, February, and December, which see minimal rainfall.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is July, with about 278 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 70 | 278 | 227 | 108 | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
