Climate in Nagpur (Maharashtra)

The climate of Nagpur is tropical, with a rainy season from June to mid-October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to May. The rains usually end in early or mid-October.
The city is located in central India, in the state of Maharashtra, at 21 degrees north latitude and 300 meters (985 feet) above sea level.
From March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and showers occasionally occur, especially in May. In the hottest periods, the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F). Nagpur is one of the hottest cities in India, and the heatwaves occurring during this period constitute a public health emergency. The temperature reached 47.9 °C (118.2 °F) in late May 2013, 47.7 °C (117.9 °F) in early June 2003, and 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in late April 2009. Even at night it can be very hot, and on the hottest days a minimum temperature of 33/34 °C (91/93 °F) was recorded.
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. At the end of December 2018, the temperature dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F), although it reached 24 °C (75 °F) during the day.



Nagpur 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 Nagpur is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. In February, the temperature begins to rise, and it can already get very hot.

Nagpur - Climate data

In Nagpur, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 35.4 °C (95.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1100 millimeters (43.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 9.2 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (April) to 315 mm (12.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2760 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Nagpur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coolest month of the year, 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 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in January 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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February 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 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in February 2006.
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 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in March 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 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 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 9.2 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 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 35.4 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) and a maximum of 43.1 °C (109.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in May 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, it reached 47.9 °C (118.2 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.9 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in June 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 47.7 °C (117.9 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in July 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 315 mm (12.4 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it dropped to 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 36.9 °C (98.4 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 9 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 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 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 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 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 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) in November 1993.
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 35.1 °C (95.2 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 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 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 11.3 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).