Climate - Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

The climate of Bhopal is subtropical, slightly tempered by altitude, with a rainy season from June to September or early October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to May. Since the dry season is long, the landscape is semi-arid.
The city is the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh and is located in north-central India, just south of the Tropic of Cancer and 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level. In the city there are several bodies of water: three lakes (Upper Lake, Lower Lake and Shahpura Lake), and some artificial reservoirs created by dams.
In winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 1991, the temperature dropped to 4 °C (39 °F), and in January 2011, to 2.3 °C (36 °F). Even in these cases, however, during the day the temperature reaches 18/20 °C (64/68 °F).
From mid-March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can reach 45 °C (113 °F). In May 2010 and in May 2016, the temperature reached 46 °C (115 °F), while in early June 2019, it reached 46.7 °C (116 °F).
Due to the altitude, from July to September, during the rainy days the maximum temperatures can remain around 25 °C (77 °F).



Bhopal 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

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The best time to visit Bhopal is from November to February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes, it can get a little chilly at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February. In February the temperature rises, and in the second half of the month it can get hot.

Bhopal - Climate data

In Bhopal, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bhopal, precipitation amounts to 1110 millimeters (43.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (April) to 350 mm (13.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Bhopal, there are on average around 2850 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bhopal - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Bhopal is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In February, the weather in Bhopal 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 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (83 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Bhopal is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Bhopal is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 41 °C (105.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In June, the weather in Bhopal is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In July, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 340 mm (13.4 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In August, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 350 mm (13.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In September, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In October, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Bhopal is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).