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The climate of Aurangabad (formerly Khadki) is
tropical, with a
rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a
dry season from November to May. The rains usually end in early or mid-October.
The city is located in south-central India, in the state of
Maharashtra, at almost 20 degrees north latitude and 580 meters (1,900 feet) above sea level.
Due to the distance from the sea, the
rains are not abundant, moreover, the dry season is long, so the landscape is semi-arid.
Before the monsoon the
temperature rises, and from April to early June, on the hottest days, it can reach 43/44 °C (109/111 °F).
On the other hand, owing to the altitude, nights are cool from November to March, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north. In January 2003 and December 2018, the temperature dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F).
Aurangabad is in the path of
tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November). Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Aurangabad is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. By February, the temperature begins to rise, and in some years it can get very hot already in this month.
Aurangabad - Climate data
In Aurangabad, the
average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Aurangabad - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 13 | 29 | 21 | 55 | 84 | 69.7 |
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| February | 15 | 32 | 23.6 | 60 | 89 | 74.5 |
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| March | 19 | 36 | 27.6 | 67 | 96 | 81.6 |
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| April | 23 | 39 | 31 | 74 | 102 | 87.8 |
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| May | 25 | 39 | 32.4 | 78 | 103 | 90.4 |
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| June | 24 | 34 | 29 | 75 | 94 | 84.2 |
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| July | 23 | 30 | 26.2 | 73 | 86 | 79.1 |
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| August | 22 | 29 | 25.5 | 71 | 84 | 77.8 |
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| September | 22 | 30 | 25.9 | 71 | 86 | 78.7 |
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| October | 19 | 32 | 25.5 | 67 | 89 | 77.9 |
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| November | 16 | 30 | 23.1 | 61 | 87 | 73.7 |
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| December | 13 | 29 | 20.8 | 55 | 84 | 69.4 |
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| Year | 19.5 | 32.4 | 25.9 | 67.1 | 90.3 | 78.5 |
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In Aurangabad,
precipitation amounts to 790 millimeters (31.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (February) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Aurangabad - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| March | 6 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| April | 4 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| May | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| June | 135 | 5.3 | 7 |
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| July | 165 | 6.5 | 11 |
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| August | 170 | 6.7 | 10 |
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| September | 175 | 6.9 | 9 |
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| October | 75 | 3 | 4 |
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| November | 20 | 0.8 | 1 |
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| December | 10 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| Year | 790 | 31.1 | 46 |
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Aurangabad - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
February, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
March, the weather in Aurangabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Aurangabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Aurangabad is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) and a maximum of 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Aurangabad is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
July, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
August, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
September, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Aurangabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).