Bikaner Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 43°C (109°F) in May to 23°C (73°F) in January.

Rainfall is extremely rare, with only 239 mm (9.4 in) falling across the entire year.

Monthly Temperature in Bikaner

In Bikaner, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C (109°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C (73°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 31°C (88°F) in May to around 9°C (48°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Bikaner

Bikaner sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 239 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 2.3 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bikaner Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Bikaner 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Bikaner

The best time to visit Bikaner is during January, February and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 23°C (73°F) and 27°C (80°F). With rainfall of 3 mm (0.1 in) to 9 mm (0.4 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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