Climate Insights for Cuttack

The climate in Cuttack is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1684mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 420mm of rainfall. Cuttack is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Cuttack sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cuttack is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 420mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13mm. That's 407mm less than August, 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.

Cuttack is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 7km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Cuttack, which began on June 21, 2026. Cuttack is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Cuttack is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuttack 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.