Statue of Unity स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूनिटी
Kevadia, India
The Statue of Unity is a 182-meter colossal statue dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Completed in 2018, the structure is built using steel, reinforced concrete, and bronze. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in India.
Planning a visit
The most suitable time to visit is during the cooler, drier months of November, December, January, and February. During these months, daytime temperatures range from 29 °C to 32 °C with minimal rainfall. The period from June through September experiences significant precipitation, reaching 429 mm in July and 352 mm in August, often with rain on over 20 days per month. April and May are the hottest months of the year, with temperatures reaching 38 °C.
The site is located in Kevadia, Gujarat, approximately 75 km from the Vadodara International Airport. For travelers arriving from the capital, New Delhi, the distance is 831 km. The statue is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, with operating hours from 8 to 18. The site is closed on Mondays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is July, with about 429 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 161 | 429 | 352 | 242 | 45 | 10 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
