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Bhubaneswar, Odisha Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bhubaneswar, Odisha?
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).
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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 16° | 31° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 25° | 37° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 32° |
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. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 47% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover BHUBANESWAR during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 362 mm of precipitation, on December 16, 1990.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Bhubaneswar
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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 29° | 12 mm | 2 | 75% | 74% | 37° | 8° |
| February | 18° | 33° | 24 mm | 2 | 69% | 76% | 41° | 9° |
| March | 23° | 36° | 12 mm | 2 | 72% | 68% | 42° | 14° |
| April | 25° | 38° | 27 mm | 3 | 72% | 67% | 45° | 16° |
| May | 27° | 38° | 101 mm | 5 | 76% | 54% | 46° | 18° |
| June | 26° | 35° | 174 mm | 11 | 80% | 23% | 47° | 16° |
| July | 26° | 32° | 328 mm | 18 | 86% | 11% | 41° | 20° |
| August | 26° | 32° | 324 mm | 18 | 86% | 11% | 39° | 21° |
| September | 25° | 32° | 249 mm | 15 | 86% | 15% | 40° | 20° |
| October | 23° | 32° | 154 mm | 8 | 81% | 44% | 37° | 17° |
| November | 19° | 31° | 23 mm | 2 | 74% | 61% | 38° | 12° |
| December | 15° | 29° | 24 mm | 1 | 74% | 64% | 33° | 8° |
Station: BHUBANESWAR, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; 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.
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?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.