Aurangabad Weather in September

September: warm and rainy

September stays warm, with afternoons around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Rain falls on many days, and the air feels sticky, so the humidity may bother you more than the heat. Clouds often soften the sunshine too. You can still visit Bibi Ka Maqbara or wander Aurangabad's old city, but expect wet paths and the odd pause indoors. Long days at the Ajanta or Ellora caves can wear you out when rain slows the drive, so keep your plans loose.

Festivals and crowds

Ganesh Chaturthi may fall in September, depending on the year. If it does, expect prayers, music and processions across Maharashtra, with busy streets around local celebrations. Outside festival dates, September is quieter than the November-to-January peak, and stays may cost less than in those popular months. It's still not a crowd-free month if a festival is underway.

Families who enjoy cultural events may like the festive mood, but should leave extra time for local traffic.

A local tip

For a cave visit, check the weekly closing day before you set out: Ajanta is closed on Mondays, while Ellora is closed on Tuesdays. Rain can slow the road journey, so avoid squeezing both sites into one day. At Ellora, the Kailasa Temple is carved from a single rock face, so give yourself time to see it without rushing between showers.

September gets more rain than August and far more than October, which is why it scores only 3.2/10. October is drier, though still hot at 30°C. For the most comfortable dry sightseeing, aim for November to January, the best window in Aurangabad. If you do come in September, keep outings short and hold an indoor stop in reserve.