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Lohangi Hill, First gate, Second Gate, Solah Khambi, Mausoleum of Lohangi Peer, Inscribed Pillar Mandap, Pillared Ruins, Dharmashala and Protected area
Lohangi Hill, First gate, Second Gate, Solah Khambi, Mausoleum of Lohangi Peer, Inscribed Pillar Mandap, Pillared Ruins, Dharmashala and Protected area
Madhya Pradesh, India

Sānchi

Sānchi is a small town in Madhya Pradesh, India, 427 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8,401. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population8,401
Local time09:19
23.49° N, 77.74° EElevation 427 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code464661
The year in Sānchiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sānchi at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in May

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

328 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Sānchi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct31°18°
Wed28 Oct29°20°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°
Fri30 Oct27°22°
Sat31 Oct29°20°
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov29°21°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov30°21°
Wed4 Nov29°20°

When to go to Sānchi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score958461555123303742638397
High24°28°33°38°40°37°30°29°30°31°28°25°
Low11°13°18°23°28°27°24°23°23°19°15°12°
Rain (mm)14111021212937032817934129
Wet days2221316252516411

What's on in Sānchi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Sānchi

All monuments

More museums: Sanchi Museum

Outdoors around Sānchi

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Udaigiri cavesViewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Sānchi

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sānchi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sānchi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in India

Cities and settlements

Towns and villages around Sānchi

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Sānchi from above

Postal code

464661

Getting to Sānchi

Raja Bhoj International AirportBHO
47 km
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International AirportIDR
216 km
Jabalpur AirportJLR
239 km
SanchiRailway station
0.2 km
SalamatpurRailway station
7.2 km
VidishaRailway station
8.8 km

Places near Sānchi

Places with a climate like Sānchi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sānchi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sānchi.
What is the hottest month in Sānchi?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Sānchi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sānchi?
August is the wettest month with about 328 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sānchi?
The postal code of Sānchi is 464661.