Climate Insights for Hīrākud

The climate in Hīrākud is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1563mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 441mm of rainfall. Hīrākud 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 16°C.

Temperatures in Hīrākud vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Hīrākud is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1563mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 441mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 8mm. That's 432mm 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.

Hīrākud is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Hīrākud, which began on March 20, 2026. Hīrākud 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 May at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Hīrākud 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 16mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hīrākud 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.