Weather and climate in Solapur (Maharashtra)

The climate of Solapur (or Sholapur) is tropical, with a rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from November to May.
The city is located in south-central India, in the state of Maharashtra, at 17 degrees north latitude and 480 meters (1,575 feet) above sea level.
Due to the distance from the sea, the rains are not abundant, moreover, the dry season is long, so the landscape is semi-arid. Before the monsoon the temperature rises, and from April to early June, on the hottest days, it can reach 44/45 °C (111/113 °F). In May 1988 it reached 46 °C (115 °F).
On the other hand, owing to the altitude, nights can be cool from November to February. The temperature dropped to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) in January 2011.



Solapur 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 Solapur is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. By February, the temperature begins to rise, and in some years it can get very hot already in this month.

Solapur - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.8 °C (91.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 745 millimeters (29.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (February) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.

Solapur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January 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 16.3 °C (61.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 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 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 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 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °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 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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April is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 3 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 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 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.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 2 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 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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December, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).