Puri Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Puri has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
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 temperature in Puri remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Puri has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1630 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 366 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 13 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Puri Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Puri. 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 Puri.
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
partly cloudy and no rain overcast and small chance of slight rain overcast and thunderForecast for Puri
The best time of year to visit Puri in India
Puri has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 33°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Puri occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 366 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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