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Bhopal Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bhopal experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to warm weather. 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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Bhopal is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in May to a comfortable 26°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bhopal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1082 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Bhopal, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 374 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bhopal Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Bhopal, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Bhopal

Wed   Dec 25
26°C | 14°C
NE 3 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
28°C | 12°C
E 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
27°C | 14°C
SE 4 m/s
12 mm
almost clear and rain

almost clear and rain

The best time of year to visit Bhopal in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Bhopal?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bhopal?
    July tops the wettest month list with 374 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bhopal?
    April is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bhopal?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.