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The climate of Bikaner is
arid subtropical, with a
rainy season that runs roughly from July to mid-September.
The city is located in the north-west of India, at 28 degrees north latitude and 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level. We are in the Thar desert, the sandy desert that occupies the western part of the state of
Rajasthan, where the Indian monsoon arrives late and produces limited effects. In recent decades, the monsoon has affected the city on average from July 5 to September 17, although the dates may vary from year to year.
From mid-March to early July, before the monsoon,
it is very hot. Also, sometimes there can be sandstorms. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). It reached 49.5 °C (121.1 °F) in May 2016 and 48.6 °C (119.5 °F) in May 1998. Bikaner is one of the hottest cities in India.
On the other hand,
nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even cold when air masses come from the north. The temperature dropped to -2 °C (28.5 °F) in January 1978, February 1974 and January 2011.
In addition, from November to January, fog can form at night and in the early morning, although more rarely than in New Delhi and in the Indo-Gangetic plain.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Bikaner is from mid-November to mid-February, being the coolest within the dry season. In the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to mid-January, it can get a little cold, so this period can be avoided.
Bikaner - Climate data
In Bikaner, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Bikaner - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 8 | 24 | 15.8 | 46 | 75 | 60.4 |
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| February | 12 | 28 | 19.8 | 53 | 82 | 67.7 |
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| March | 18 | 34 | 25.6 | 64 | 92 | 78.1 |
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| April | 23 | 39 | 30.7 | 73 | 102 | 87.3 |
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| May | 28 | 43 | 35.2 | 82 | 109 | 95.4 |
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| June | 29 | 42 | 35.8 | 85 | 108 | 96.4 |
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| July | 28 | 40 | 33.9 | 83 | 103 | 93 |
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| August | 27 | 38 | 32.4 | 81 | 100 | 90.3 |
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| September | 25 | 38 | 31.4 | 77 | 100 | 88.5 |
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| October | 21 | 37 | 28.9 | 70 | 98 | 84 |
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| November | 15 | 31 | 23.2 | 59 | 89 | 73.7 |
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| December | 9 | 26 | 17.8 | 49 | 79 | 64 |
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| Year | 20.3 | 34.9 | 27.5 | 68.5 | 94.7 | 81.5 |
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In Bikaner,
precipitation amounts to 290 millimeters (11.4 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (November) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Bikaner - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 6 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| February | 9 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| March | 8 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| April | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| May | 30 | 1.2 | 2 |
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| June | 40 | 1.6 | 2 |
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| July | 95 | 3.7 | 5 |
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| August | 55 | 2.2 | 4 |
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| September | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| October | 12 | 0.5 | 0 |
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| November | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| Year | 290 | 11.4 | 19 |
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Bikaner - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Bikaner is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in January 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
February, the weather in Bikaner is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
March, the weather in Bikaner is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in March 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F) in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Bikaner is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in April 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 45.7 °C (114.3 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
May, the weather in Bikaner is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.2 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) and a maximum of 42.7 °C (108.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F). However, it reached 49.5 °C (121.1 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Bikaner is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 35.8 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) and a maximum of 42.2 °C (108 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F). However, it reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
July, the weather in Bikaner is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) and a maximum of 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 46.9 °C (116.4 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the weather in Bikaner is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Bikaner is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Bikaner is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) in October 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Bikaner is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in November 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Bikaner is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).