Bhubaneshwar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Bhubaneshwar 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 notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Bhubaneshwar changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 17°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bhubaneshwar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1654 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 396 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 12 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Bhubaneshwar Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bhubaneshwar. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bhubaneshwar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, October and December and highest during April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Bhubaneshwar in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Bhubaneshwar occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 396 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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