Balasore, Odisha Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Balasore, Odisha?
Balasore, Odisha gets 1324 mm of precipitation a year over about 85 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 14°C).
Station: BALASORE, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1975–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tropical savanna climate
Balasore, Odisha has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in January to 36°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
15°
28°
Spring
Mar–May
24°
35°
Summer
Jun–Aug
26°
33°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
22°
32°
How much rain does Balasore get?
Balasore gets 1324 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 85 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 74% of India.
September is the wettest month, with 267 mm. December is the driest, with 15 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 17.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Balasore got no rain, against a normal of 1324 mm for those months.
Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal. A month with no bar has no report.
In January, Balasore averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 36°C (2006) and the record low is 8°C (2004).
Balasore weather in February
In February, Balasore averages a high of 30°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 39°C (1986) and the record low is 10°C (1984).
Balasore weather in March
In March, Balasore averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (2021) and the record low is 11°C (1984).
Balasore weather in April
In April, Balasore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 43°C (2010) and the record low is 17°C (2018).
Balasore weather in May
In May, Balasore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 109 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (2002) and the record low is 15°C (1979).
Balasore weather in June
In June, Balasore averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 186 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (2012) and the record low is 20°C (1981).
Balasore weather in July
In July, Balasore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 227 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (1982) and the record low is 21°C (1993).
Balasore weather in August
In August, Balasore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 247 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1997) and the record low is 20°C (2018).
Balasore weather in September
In September, Balasore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 267 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1984) and the record low is 21°C (1993).
Balasore weather in October
In October, Balasore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 138 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2018) and the record low is 17°C (1985).
Balasore weather in November
In November, Balasore averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1994) and the record low is 10°C (1975).
Balasore weather in December
In December, Balasore averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 38°C (1977) and the record low is 8°C (2019).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Balasore
February is the sunniest month in Balasore, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 50% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Balasore is sunnier than 52% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 85% and is lowest in November at 73%.
Balasore has about 130 days a year above 32°C. Balasore is hotter than 55% of India.
Balasore weather records
These records cover BALASORE during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Balasore station is 47°C, on May 20, 2002. The coldest is 8°C, on December 28, 2019.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 336 mm of precipitation, on May 15, 1990.
22 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Balasore
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 15°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 24°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C.
Balasore climate questions
How much rain does Balasore get?
Balasore gets 1324 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 85 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Balasore?
September is the wettest month in Balasore, with 267 mm. December is the driest, with 15 mm.
How many rainy days does Balasore have a year?
Balasore has about 85 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Balasore?
April is the warmest month in Balasore, with an average high of 36°C.
What is the coldest month in Balasore?
January is the coldest month in Balasore, with an average low of 14°C.
What is the record high temperature in Balasore?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Balasore station is 47°C, set on May 20, 2002. The record low is 8°C, on December 28, 2019.
What is the sunniest month in Balasore?
February is the sunniest month in Balasore, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
