General

The climate at Hazira is tropical and may be characterized by annually recurring seasons:

Period Season Characteristics
Mid Jun-Sept SW monsoon Winds mod-strong SW, Occasional cyclones
Oct-Nov Interim period Winds lighter, Occasional cyclones
Dec-Feb NE monsoon Winds light NE, effectively no cyclones
March-Mid June Hot season Winds mod-strong SW, May/June frequent mostly distant cyclones

Wind conditions

The wind velocities presented above are based on statistical information. The prevailing wind direction is 250°

Cyclones

Between 1877 and 1982 [105 years] 8 cyclones hit the region, out of which 6 cyclones were of a severe nature, with wind speeds exceeding 24.2 m/s. This results in an average of one cyclone every 13 to 17 years [only the severe storms are counted].

Air temperature

Information regarding air temperature has been obtained from the nearby Surat airport. Summary of results are provided in the following table:

Month Daily max. [oC] Daily min [oC] Highest in the month [oC] Lowest in the month [oC]
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb 32 16 36 10
March, April, May 36 24 42 20
June, July, August 32 26 35 24
Sept, October 35 24 38 19

More In the information for ships

General Description - LNG Port

Approaches for ships to Hazira Port Pvt. Ltd.

Harbour Details

Access for ships into Hazira (Surat) Port.

Port Facility Structure

General description of the Port and its facilities.