Climate: Dry Climate
Temperature: Max - 40º C, Min - 7º C
Monsoon: Scanty rains (June - August)
Shirdi is located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra on latitude 19°45'
N and longitude 74°25' E. This pilgrim spot has mostly dry climate
and during summers the temperature can be quite volatile. During summers
you can expect the temperature shooting as high as 40º C in the
month of May. Winters can be cold in Shirdi, with January often showing
temperature dipping to as low as 7º C.
Shirdi has the most pleasant weather during Monsoons, between June and
August. It is the time when the surroundings of Shirdi turn fecund and
greenery is all round. However, Monsoons in Shirdi are mild with scanty
rains and hence they come as a pleasant respite that never gets ruined
with excess of rains. In fact Monsoons are the best time when you can
plan your visit to Shirdi. Amidst the drizzling you can pay homage to
Saibaba and participate in all the activities without bothering about
sweat.
Weather and overall climate of Shirdi is quite tolerable; however,
those hailing from cold countries may find it slightly upsetting if they
happen to tread in here in the summer. Wear comfy clothes with cotton
fabric. Loose garments are preferable; one must respect India's dressing
sense and they should not be offensive to anyone's sensibilities.
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