Climate - Bikaner (India)

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.

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.
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 - 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 Bikaner 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, in January 2011, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in January 1991, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Bikaner 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, in February 2001, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in February 2008, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, in March 2003, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in March 2004, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 34%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, in April 1998, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (110 °F). However, in April 2018, it reached 45.7 °C (114.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (74 °F). However, in May 2014, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 49.5 °C (121.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In June, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, in June 2001, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F). However, in June 2019, it reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Bikaner 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, in July 2000, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in July 1995, it reached 46.9 °C (116.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Bikaner 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, in August 2000, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, in August 2002, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, in September 2003, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, in September 2005, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in October 2015, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in October 2002, it reached 41.8 °C (107.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Bikaner 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in November 2001, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Bikaner 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, in December 2003, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in December 2016, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).