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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rājkot month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rājkot are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 28–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and August the wettest (about 311 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.813.4210.7
February31.316.1010.8
March35.319.7011.0
April39.123.0111.7
May39.925.41211.9
June37.126.78910.1
July31.725.62436.4
August30.724.73117.0
September31.123.91868.8
October33.422.43810.3
November32.019.0410.0
December28.815.519.8

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1612

    The city was founded in 1612 by Thakur Sahib Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja, a member of the Jadeja Rajput clan and grandson of Jam Sataji of Nawanagar State (present-day Jamnagar).

  2. Documented history · 1948

    The princely Rajkot state acceded to the Indian Union in 1948, following India’s independence in 1947.

  3. Documented history · 1960

    Rajkot was merged into Gujarat State from bilingual Bombay state on 1 May 1960.

  4. Documented history · 1973

    Thakur Saheb Pradyumansinhji died in 1973.

  5. Foundation of Rajkot

    Founded in 1612 by Thakur Sahib Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja as the capital of his princely state.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Thakur Sahib Vibhoji Ajoji Jadeja

    Founder of Rajkot in 1612, a member of the Jadeja Rajput clan and grandson of Jam Sataji of Nawanagar State.

  • Thakur Saheb Pradyumansinhji

    Ruler of Rajkot whose death occurred in 1973.

Local business and employers

  • Balaji Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rājkot. Indian Food & products company.

  • Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rājkot. Electricity distribution company.

  • Jetalsar–Rajkot Railway

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rājkot. Railway in Gujarat, India.

  • JK Tech Hub

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rājkot. Software development company based in Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

  • Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Rājkot. Co-operative bank based in Rajkot, India.

Newspapers and local media

  • Phulchhab

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Rājkot. Indian newspaper.

  • Jai Hind

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Rājkot. Indian newspaper.

  • Sanj Samachar

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Rājkot. Indian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Rājkot, in brief

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02 · History

How Rājkot took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rājkot

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rājkot

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rājkot

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rājkot

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rājkot

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08 · Questions

Questions about Rājkot

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rājkot

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01 · Q&A

Where is Rājkot located and what are its coordinates?

Rājkot is situated in India at geographic coordinates 22.2916, 70.7932 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rājkot?

Rājkot has a recorded population of approximately 1,390,640 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rājkot?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rājkot include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

04 · Q&A

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