Weather and climate in Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

The climate of Indore 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 located in central-west India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, just south of the Tropic of Cancer and 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level.
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 1 °C (34 °F), and further back in time, in February 1929 it even dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F).
From mid-March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can reach 44/45 °C (111/113 °F). At the end of May 1994, the temperature reached 46 °C (115 °F).
Due to the altitude, from July to September, during the rainy days the maximum temperatures can remain around 24/25 °C (75/77 °F).



Indore 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 Indore is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. In February, temperatures are generally acceptable as well, but in some years it can be very hot, especially in the second half of the month.

Indore - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 945 millimeters (37.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (February) to 275 mm (10.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2885 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Indore - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.7 °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 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °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 3 mm (0.1 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 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 6 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 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 12 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 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °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 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °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 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 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 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °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 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).