Climate - Bhopal (India)

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).
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.

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.
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.
On average, there are around 2850 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Bhopal - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Bhopal 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.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Bhopal 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.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days 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.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days 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.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In May, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days 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.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 30%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 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 43 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Bhopal 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.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Bhopal 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.
On average, there are 105 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 86%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days 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.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Bhopal 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days 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.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Bhopal 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.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).