Climate Insights for Bhopal
Huzur Tahsil, Madhya Pradesh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Bhopal is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,277 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 439 mm of rainfall. Bhopal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Bhopal is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 50.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 17.3 in of rainfall. Bhopal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bhopal vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bhopal vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 93°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bhopal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,277 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 439 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 435 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bhopal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 17.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 17.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bhopal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Bhopal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bhopal is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bhopal is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 104°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bhopal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bhopal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.