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
, 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.
. 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.
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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in January 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.2 mm, 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 of
3.4 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
9 mm, 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 of
4 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
33.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in March 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C. However, it reached
43.2 °C in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.4 mm, 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 of
5.3 kph.
April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
30.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
38.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.7 °C in April 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43 °C. However, it reached
45.7 °C in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.4 mm, 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 of
6 kph.
May is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
35.2 °C, with a minimum of
27.7 °C and a maximum of
42.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in May 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46 °C. However, it reached
49.5 °C in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, 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 of
8.1 kph.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
35.8 °C, with a minimum of
29.3 °C and a maximum of
42.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46 °C. However, it reached
48.4 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
9.6 kph.
July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
33.9 °C, with a minimum of
28.3 °C and a maximum of
39.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
25 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
46.9 °C in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
32.4 °C, with a minimum of
27.1 °C and a maximum of
37.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20.8 °C in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
43.3 °C in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.4 °C, with a minimum of
25.1 °C and a maximum of
37.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.6 °C in September 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
43.6 °C in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
6.3 kph.
October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
36.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
13.5 °C in October 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
41.8 °C in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
12.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is of
3.8 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in November 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
2.8 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.4 mm, 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 of
2.7 kph.