Weather and climate in Kota (Rajasthan)

The climate of Kota is subtropical, with a rainy season that runs from approximately mid-June to late September, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from October to mid-June.
The city is located in north-central India, in the state of Rajasthan, at 25 degrees north latitude and 270 meters (885 feet) above sea level.
Since the dry season is long, the landscape is arid. Anyway, we are in the southeast of Rajasthan, the rainiest part of the state, apart from the Aravalli Mountains.
From March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). It reached 48.4 °C (119 °F) in May 2010, 48.3 °C (118.9 °F) in June 2019 and 48.2 °C (118.8 °F) in May 2016.
On the other hand, nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north. In December 2019, the temperature dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Kota is from mid-November to February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes, it can get a bit cold at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February. In February the temperature rises and cold nights become rarer, however, especially in the second half of the month, it can sometimes get very hot.

Kota - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 36.6 °C (97.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 695 millimeters (27.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (December) to 255 mm (10 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3100 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kota - 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. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
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 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 4 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 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 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 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 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 31.7 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.2 °C (102.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 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 4 kph (3 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 36.6 °C (98 °F), with a minimum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F) and a maximum of 43.2 °C (109.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 35.1 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) and a maximum of 40.9 °C (105.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
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 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
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 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 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 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).