Climate Insights for Puri

The climate in Puri is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1880mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 473mm of rainfall. Puri 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 19°C.

Puri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Puri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1880mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 473mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 463mm 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.

Puri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Puri, which began on June 21, 2026. Puri 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Puri is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puri 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.