Climate in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)

The climate of Jabalpur (formerly Jubbulpore) 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 north-central India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, just south of the Tropic of Cancer and 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level. The Narmada River flows south of the city and gives life to the Dhuandhar Falls, while nearby are the Marble Rocks.
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 3 °C (37.5 °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). In late May 1994 and in early June 2019, 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 25 °C (77 °F).



Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur is from November to February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes, it can get a little chilly at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February. In February the temperature rises, and in the second half of the month it can get hot.

Jabalpur - Climate data

In Jabalpur, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1290 millimeters (50.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 4.8 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (April) to 400 mm (15.7 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Jabalpur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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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 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 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 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °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 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 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 (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 14.9 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 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 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °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).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.8 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 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 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.4 °C (81.4 °F) and a maximum of 41.3 °C (106.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 11.4 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27 °C (80.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.3 °C (99.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 46.4 °C (115.5 °F) in June 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 7 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.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 375 mm (14.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 400 mm (15.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in September 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 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 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 10.1 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 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 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).