Ranigat Ruins

Archaeological Buddhist ruins on a hilltop complex

A hilltop archaeological complex in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with stupa bases, monastic remains and stone terraces from the Gandharan period. Visitors explore ruins and the surrounding mountain views.

Ranigat at a Glance#

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About Ranigat#

Ranigat is an archaeological site of Buddhist-period ruins in Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The site preserves the remains of stupas, monastic structures and associated foundations from the Gandhara cultural sphere.

Excavations and surveys have documented a cluster of masonry and stone foundations spread along a rocky ridge, indicating a religious and monastic complex used during the first millennium CE. The site is an example of Gandharan-era Buddhist settlement and religious architecture.

Ranigat sits on a ridge above surrounding valleys in Buner District, within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is accessed by road from nearby towns in the district and lies in a predominantly mountainous and hilly landscape.

Archaeological remains: The site contains visible remains of Gandharan-period Buddhist architecture, including stupas and monastery foundations, set on a broad rocky ridge.

Weather & Climate near Ranigat#

Climate

Ranigat's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 39°C. Moderate rainfall (784 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 101 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

OctoberMayNovember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

49°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 16°

45%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 28°

45%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

19° – 34°

34%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

23° – 39°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

24° – 36°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 34°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

154 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 30°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.

89 Excellent

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

8° – 24°

37%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

0.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 18°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight