Bhubaneswar, Odisha Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Bhubaneswar, Odisha gets 1452 mm of precipitation a year over about 86 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 15°C).

Bhubaneswar climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Bhubaneswar, Odisha has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 29°C in December to 38°C in May. July is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Bhubaneswar get?

Bhubaneswar gets 1452 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 86 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 75% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 328 mm. March is the driest, with 12 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 18.

Bhubaneswar weather by month

Bhubaneswar weather in January

In January, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The January record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 8°C (1992).

Bhubaneswar weather in February

In February, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The February record high is 41°C (2009) and the record low is 9°C (1997).

Bhubaneswar weather in March

In March, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (2004) and the record low is 14°C (1992).

Bhubaneswar weather in April

In April, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The April record high is 45°C (1985) and the record low is 16°C (2003).

Bhubaneswar weather in May

In May, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The May record high is 46°C (1994) and the record low is 18°C (2012).

Bhubaneswar weather in June

In June, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 35°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 174 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The June record high is 47°C (2012) and the record low is 16°C (1977).

Bhubaneswar weather in July

In July, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 328 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (1982) and the record low is 20°C (1973).

Bhubaneswar weather in August

In August, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 324 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (1974) and the record low is 21°C (1980).

Bhubaneswar weather in September

In September, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 249 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 15% of daylight hours. The September record high is 40°C (2002) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Bhubaneswar weather in October

In October, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 154 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1978) and the record low is 17°C (1985).

Bhubaneswar weather in November

In November, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (2009) and the record low is 12°C (1995).

Bhubaneswar weather in December

In December, Bhubaneswar averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (2018).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bhubaneswar

February is the sunniest month in Bhubaneswar, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 47% of daylight hours. Bhubaneswar is cloudier than 54% of India.

Humidity peaks in July at 86% and is lowest in February at 69%.

Bhubaneswar has about 150 days a year above 32°C. Bhubaneswar is hotter than 67% of India.

Bhubaneswar weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Bhubaneswar station is 47°C, on June 5, 2012. The coldest is 8°C, on December 30, 2018.

The wettest day on record brought 362 mm of rain, on December 16, 1990.

29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 16°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 25°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.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January12 mm275%74%-4°37°
February24 mm269%76%-4°41°
March12 mm272%68%-2°42°14°
April27 mm372%67%-2°45°16°
May101 mm576%54%-1°46°18°
June174 mm1180%23%-1°47°16°
July328 mm1886%11%-1°41°20°
August324 mm1886%11%-1°39°21°
September249 mm1586%15%-1°40°20°
October154 mm881%44%-1°37°17°
November23 mm274%61%-3°38°12°
December24 mm174%64%-4°33°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Bhubaneswar climate questions

How much rain does Bhubaneswar get?

Bhubaneswar gets 1452 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 86 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Bhubaneswar?

July is the wettest month in Bhubaneswar, with 328 mm. March is the driest, with 12 mm.

How many rainy days does Bhubaneswar have a year?

Bhubaneswar has about 86 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Bhubaneswar?

April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with an average high of 38°C.

What is the coldest month in Bhubaneswar?

January is the coldest month in Bhubaneswar, with an average low of 15°C.

What is the record high temperature in Bhubaneswar?

The record high at the Bhubaneswar station is 47°C, set on June 5, 2012. The record low is 8°C, on December 30, 2018.

What is the sunniest month in Bhubaneswar?

February is the sunniest month in Bhubaneswar, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BHUBANESWAR (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BHUBANESWAR.