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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh gets 978 mm of precipitation a year over about 63 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 11°C).
Mediterranean climate
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 25°C in January to 41°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 12° | 27° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 38° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 31° |
How much rain does Bhopal get?
Bhopal gets 978 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 63 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 57% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 333 mm. April is the driest, with 6 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 18.
Bhopal weather by month
Bhopal weather in January
In January, Bhopal averages a high of 25°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (2009) and the record low is 0°C (1976). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bhopal weather in February
In February, Bhopal averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1974).
Bhopal weather in March
In March, Bhopal averages a high of 34°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (2004) and the record low is 7°C (1979).
Bhopal weather in April
In April, Bhopal averages a high of 39°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 44°C (2001) and the record low is 14°C (1996).
Bhopal weather in May
In May, Bhopal averages a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 48°C (1987) and the record low is 17°C (2008).
Bhopal weather in June
In June, Bhopal averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (1995) and the record low is 17°C (2019).
Bhopal weather in July
In July, Bhopal averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 333 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 20°C (1977).
Bhopal weather in August
In August, Bhopal averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 317 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is 19°C (1986).
Bhopal weather in September
In September, Bhopal averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 124 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2013) and the record low is 17°C (1994).
Bhopal weather in October
In October, Bhopal averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1989) and the record low is 12°C (1980).
Bhopal weather in November
In November, Bhopal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (1975) and the record low is 1°C (1983).
Bhopal weather in December
In December, Bhopal averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 34°C (1987) and the record low is 2°C (2024). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bhopal
February is the sunniest month in Bhopal, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 59% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bhopal is sunnier than 73% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 86% and is lowest in April at 32%.
Bhopal has about 114 days a year above 32°C. Bhopal is cooler than 56% of India.
Bhopal weather records
These records cover BHOPAL/BAIRAGARH during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bhopal station is 48°C, on May 20, 1987. The coldest is 0°C, on January 20, 1976.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 471 mm of precipitation, on July 20, 1991.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Bhopal
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 12°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 22°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 19°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 25° | 10 mm | 1 | 70% | 76% | 33° | 0° |
| February | 13° | 28° | 12 mm | 2 | 52% | 86% | 38° | 3° |
| March | 18° | 34° | 10 mm | 2 | 42% | 80% | 41° | 7° |
| April | 22° | 39° | 5.6 mm | 1 | 32% | 72% | 44° | 14° |
| May | 27° | 41° | 11 mm | 2 | 35% | 76% | 48° | 17° |
| June | 26° | 37° | 103 mm | 7 | 58% | 38% | 46° | 17° |
| July | 24° | 31° | 333 mm | 17 | 84% | 11% | 39° | 20° |
| August | 23° | 29° | 317 mm | 18 | 86% | 12% | 37° | 19° |
| September | 22° | 32° | 124 mm | 9 | 83% | 24% | 39° | 17° |
| October | 19° | 33° | 26 mm | 2 | 64% | 70% | 39° | 12° |
| November | 15° | 30° | 16 mm | 1 | 59% | 85% | 38° | 1° |
| December | 11° | 26° | 9.7 mm | 1 | 66% | 74% | 34° | 2° |
Station: BHOPAL/BAIRAGARH, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; 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.
Bhopal climate questions
How much rain does Bhopal get?
Bhopal gets 978 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 63 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bhopal?
July is the wettest month in Bhopal, with 333 mm. April is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Bhopal have a year?
Bhopal has about 63 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Bhopal?
May is the warmest month in Bhopal, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Bhopal?
January is the coldest month in Bhopal, with an average low of 11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bhopal?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Bhopal station is 48°C, set on May 20, 1987. The record low is 0°C, on January 20, 1976.
What is the sunniest month in Bhopal?
February is the sunniest month in Bhopal, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Bhopal?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.