Ahmedabad
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ahmedabad month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ahmedabad are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and July the wettest (about 418 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 13.9 | 1 | 10.4 |
| February | 31.2 | 16.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 35.6 | 21.1 | 2 | 11.2 |
| April | 39.8 | 25.2 | 2 | 11.8 |
| May | 41.0 | 27.6 | 14 | 11.7 |
| June | 37.9 | 28.0 | 95 | 10.2 |
| July | 32.2 | 26.1 | 418 | 6.5 |
| August | 31.0 | 25.3 | 307 | 6.7 |
| September | 31.7 | 24.9 | 176 | 9.0 |
| October | 33.5 | 22.8 | 41 | 10.4 |
| November | 31.7 | 18.9 | 8 | 10.1 |
| December | 28.3 | 16.0 | 3 | 9.7 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 3, 2026Past and future events in Ahmedabad
Upcoming
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games – Men's doubles
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games – Men's singles
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games – Women's doubles
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games – Women's singles
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
- Badminton at the 2030 Commonwealth Games – Mixed doubles
Wikidata records Ahmedabad as the event location. Badminton championships.
Previously
- Documented history · 1411
In 1411, the area came under the control of his grandson, Sultan Ahmed Shah, who selected the forested area along the banks of the Sabarmati river for his new capital.
- Documented history · 1487
In 1487, Mahmud Begada, the great-great-grandson of Ahmed Shah, fortified the city with an outer wall 10 km (6.2 mi) in circumference and consisting of twelve gates, 189 bastions, and over 6,000 battlements.
- Documented history · 1535
In 1535 Humayun briefly occupied Ahmedabad after capturing Champaner when the ruler of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, fled to Diu.
- Documented history · 1573
Ahmedabad was then reoccupied by the Muzaffarid dynasty until 1573 when Gujarat was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
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01 · OverviewAhmedabad, in brief
Ahmedabad is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district as well as the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Located at latitude 23.02579 and longitude 72.58727, the city is positioned near the banks of the Sabarmati River, approximately 25 km (16 mi) from its twin city and the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.
The geographic landscape of the area was initially defined by the forested terrain along the Sabarmati River selected by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 CE for his walled capital near Karnavati. Over centuries of urban expansion, the physical layout of the terrain has transformed significantly. The effects of the liberalisation of the Indian economy have heavily energised tertiary sector activities, driving an increased demand in the construction and housing industries that has resulted in the modern development of skyscrapers across the urban landscape.
The demographic shifts and rising population density have further shaped the physical environment of the city. While formal housing accommodates a large share of the populace, informal settlements, slums, and chawls—historic tenements originally constructed for industrial workers—have contributed to the complex spatial organization of the area. With the city's population expanding past historical figures, including 5,570,585 residents recorded per the 2011 population census and urban agglomeration estimates reaching 8,854,444 as of 2024, both formal and informal housing sectors have faced increasing density and more economical usages of existing space.
The regional topography and urban zones also support vast recreational and sporting infrastructure, notably the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera, which accommodates 132,000 spectators and stands as the largest stadium in the world. Additional developments such as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, located near the stadium, contribute to the vast built environment of the region. As part of India's broader administrative and infrastructural initiatives, the historic city of Ahmedabad, or Old Ahmedabad, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2017, and the municipality has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ahmedabad
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ahmedabad located and what are its coordinates?
Ahmedabad is situated in India at geographic coordinates 23.0258, 72.5873, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad has a recorded population of approximately 6,357,693 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ahmedabad?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ahmedabad include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ahmedabad?
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