Climate - Rajkot (India)

The climate of Rajkot is tropical, with a rainy season from mid-June to September, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from October to mid-June. Since the dry season is long, the landscape is barren, moreover, during some years the monsoon lasts less than normal, causing drought, while in other years it is more intense and can cause floods.
The city is located in western India, at 22 degrees north latitude, in the state of Gujarat and in the peninsular region of Saurashtra. About 65 km (40 mi) northwest is the Gulf of Kutch, where the Rukmavati River flows into the Arabian Sea.
From March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach 45 °C (113 °F).
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.
Rajkot 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). Gujarat is rarely directly affected by cyclones, however, it was directly affected by cyclone ARB 02 in early June 1998, by tropical depression ARB 02 in late June 2015, by Cyclone Vayu in mid-June 2019, and by cyclone Tauktae in mid-May 2021.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, March, December) to 255 mm (10 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Rajkot - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in January 2012, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in January 1991, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, in February 2008, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in February 2015, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, in March 2003, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, in March 1991, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 31.3 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, in April 2005, it dropped to 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F). However, in April 2002, it reached 45.1 °C (113.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

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In May, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 33.3 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in May 2004, it dropped to 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in June 1997, it dropped to 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, in June 2014, it reached 44.9 °C (112.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in July 2011, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in July 2014, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in August 2020, it dropped to 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, in August 2020, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in September 2011, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, in September 2000, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). However, in October 1994, it dropped to 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in October 2002, it reached 41.9 °C (107.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in November 2020, it dropped to 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in November 2001, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Rajkot is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in December 1994, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in December 2015, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).