Ahmedabad, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Ahmedabad, India? If you're planning to go to Ahmedabad, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Ahmedabad, India

Based on the climate and weather in Ahmedabad, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Ahmedabad, India by month

January

If you visit Ahmedabad during January, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts

February

If you visit Ahmedabad during February, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally around 30 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

March

If you are traveling to Ahmedabad in March, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Sunglasses
Skirts
Light shorts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses

April

If you vacation in Ahmedabad during April, you are likely to find that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light skirts
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sandals
Sarong
Extremely light dresses
Extremely thin shorts

May

Traveling to Ahmedabad in May, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sarong
Extremely light dresses
Sunglasses
Thin tank or crop tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Extremely thin shorts
Sandals
Light skirts

June

If you go to Ahmedabad in June, you will notice that it is blindingly hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sarong
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Thin tank or crop tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Extremely light dresses
Rain coat
Extremely thin shorts
Sandals
Sunglasses
Light skirts
Waterproof luggage

July

If you vacation in Ahmedabad during July, you are likely to find that it can be excruciatingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Rain coat
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
Light shorts
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Umbrella
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses

August

If you visit Ahmedabad during August, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Dresses
Shorts
Umbrella
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

September

September is unbearably hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Skirts
Umbrella
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops
Rain coat
Light dresses

October

October in this region can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
Skirts
Light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Tank tops
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts

November

November in Ahmedabad can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses

December

If you vacation in Ahmedabad during December, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Ahmedabad, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ahmedabad, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Ahmedabad
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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