Climate - Pune (Maharashtra)

The climate of Pune (or Poona) is tropical, with a rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from November to May. On average, the monsoon in Pune runs from 10 June to 11 October.
The city is located in south-central India, in the state of Maharashtra, at the confluence of the Mutha and Mula rivers, at 18 degrees north latitude and 570 meters (1,870 feet) above sea level. A little to the north is the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, which has the same climate as Pune. Instead, on the coast, about 110 km (70 mi) to the north-west is the city of Mumbai.
Due to the altitude and the proximity of the mountains, in winter there are strong temperature variations between night and day, and at night it can get cold. In February 2012, the temperature dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F).
Before the monsoon the temperature rises, and from April to early June, on the hottest days, it can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In late April 2019 it reached 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Although the distance from the coast of the Arabian Sea is not great, the summer monsoon comes only in part because it is hampered by the Western Ghats, the coastal range. Furthermore, the dry season is long, so the landscape is semi-arid.



Pune 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). This area of India is generally not directly affected by cyclones, which tend to pass to the north or the south, moreover, the mountains partly protect the city from wind and heavy rains, which produce the most intense effects on the coast.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Pune is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. In February, the temperature begins to rise and it can already be very hot.

Pune - Climate data

In Pune, the average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Pune, precipitation amounts to 805 millimeters (31.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (February) to 180 mm (7.1 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Pune, there are on average around 2870 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Pune - Weather by month

Based on the period 1981-2010

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In January, the weather in Pune is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °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 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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In February, the weather in Pune is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °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 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 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 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In April, the weather in Pune is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Pune is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 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 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 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 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 8 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 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In October, the weather in Pune is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In November, the weather in Pune is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In December, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Pune is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °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 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 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 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).