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Bhubaneswar Climate by Month

Temperatures in Bhubaneswar experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Bhubaneswar, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in May to a comfortable 29°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bhubaneswar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1660 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Bhubaneswar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 397 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Bhubaneswar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Bhubaneswar in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Bhubaneswar?
    Rainy season in Bhubaneswar occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Bhubaneswar have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Bhubaneswar?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bhubaneswar?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bhubaneswar?
    July tops the wettest month list with 397 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bhubaneswar?
    January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bhubaneswar?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bhubaneswar

    Sun   Nov 24
    28°C | 17°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    28°C | 18°C
    NE 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Tue   Nov 26
    27°C | 17°C
    NE 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain