Climate Insights for Pokaran

The climate in Pokaran is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 259mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 94mm of rainfall. Pokaran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Pokaran vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Pokaran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 259mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 94mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 94mm 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.

Pokaran is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pokaran, which began on March 20, 2026. Pokaran 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 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Pokaran 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 4mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 42°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pokaran 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.