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Driest Cities in Gujarat

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Driest Cities — Gujarat

1 Dwārka 11.8"
2 Mithapur 12.2"
3 Okha 12.2"
4 Bhuj 14.5"
5 Madhapar 14.5"
6 Naliya 14.7"
7 Kāndla 14.9"
8 Antarjal 15.1"
9 Galpadar 15.1"
10 Gāndhīdhām 15.1"
11 Anjār 15.1"
12 Bhachāu 15.4"
13 Māndvi 15.4"
14 Sukhpar 15.5"
15 Mirjhapar 15.5"
16 Mānkuwa 15.5"
17 Mundra 16.4"
18 Jodiya Bandar 16.9"
19 Rāpar 17.0"
20 Digvijaygram 17.5"
21 Bedi 17.6"
22 Vāv 17.8"
23 Tharād 17.8"
24 Salāya 17.9"
25 Khambhāliya 17.9"
26 Shaktinagar 17.9"
27 Raval 18.5"
28 Dhanera 18.6"
29 Māliya 18.6"
30 Sāyla 18.9"
31 Sikka 19.0"
32 Reliance Complex 19.0"
33 Dayapar 19.0"
34 Bhābhar 19.5"
35 Surendranagar 19.6"
36 Thān 19.9"
37 Dhrāngadhra 19.9"
38 Roha 19.9"
39 Diyodar 20.0"
40 Chotila 20.1"
41 Rādhanpur 20.4"
42 Un 20.5"
43 Thara 20.5"
44 Dhrol 20.5"
45 Jamnagar 20.6"
46 Mahendranagar 20.6"
47 Kundla 20.7"
48 Limbdi 20.7"
49 Savarkundla 20.7"
50 Halvad 20.7"
51 Saktasanala 20.7"
52 Ravapara 20.7"
53 Lilia 20.8"
54 Rānpur 20.9"
55 Trajpar 21.0"
56 Morvi 21.0"
57 Dhasa 21.1"
58 Dāmnagar 21.1"
59 Lāthi 21.1"
60 Amreli 21.1"
61 Lakhtar 21.5"
62 Wānkāner 21.5"
63 Patdi 21.5"
64 Dhola 21.5"
65 Umrāla 21.5"
66 Gariadhar 21.5"
67 Chandrapur 21.5"
68 Kharaghoda 21.5"
69 Valabhīpur 21.5"
70 Hārij 21.5"
71 Vinchia 21.6"
72 Chalāla 21.6"
73 Botad 21.7"
74 Gadhada 21.7"
75 Tankāra 21.7"
76 Pāliyād 21.8"
77 Rājula 21.9"
78 Jāfarābād 22.0"
79 Dhandhuka 22.0"
80 Bābra 22.1"
81 Pātan 22.3"
82 Sihor 22.4"
83 Jasdan 22.6"
84 Pālitāna 22.7"
85 Ghanteshvar 22.7"
86 Chānasma 22.8"
87 Barwala 22.8"
88 Deesa 22.8"
89 Lālpur 22.8"
90 Anandpar 22.9"
91 Gondal 23.0"
92 Mahuva 23.2"
93 Kakosi 23.2"
94 Katpur 23.2"
95 Paddhari 23.3"
96 Māndal 23.3"
97 Khapat 23.6"
98 Ghogha 23.6"
99 Bagasra 23.6"
100 Porbandar 23.6"

The driest cities in Gujarat receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Dwārka receives just 11.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Dwārka gets just 11.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
  • 2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
  • 3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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