Bikaner, Rajasthan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Bikaner, Rajasthan gets 271 mm of precipitation a year over about 22 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 43°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).

Bikaner climate at a glance

Desert climate

Bikaner, Rajasthan has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 24°C in January to 43°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 25°C.

How much rain does Bikaner get?

Bikaner gets 271 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 22 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 95% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 70 mm. January is the driest, with 8 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 4.

Bikaner weather by month

Bikaner weather in January

In January, Bikaner averages a high of 24°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (1991) and the record low is -2°C (2011). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Bikaner weather in February

In February, Bikaner averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The February record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1974).

Bikaner weather in March

In March, Bikaner averages a high of 34°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The March record high is 43°C (2004) and the record low is 5°C (2003).

Bikaner weather in April

In April, Bikaner averages a high of 39°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The April record high is 45°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (1989).

Bikaner weather in May

In May, Bikaner averages a high of 43°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The May record high is 49°C (1973) and the record low is 17°C (1989).

Bikaner weather in June

In June, Bikaner averages a high of 42°C and a low of 29°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The June record high is 48°C (2011) and the record low is 19°C (2001).

Bikaner weather in July

In July, Bikaner averages a high of 39°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The July record high is 49°C (1976) and the record low is 20°C (1974).

Bikaner weather in August

In August, Bikaner averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The August record high is 45°C (1980) and the record low is 19°C (1978).

Bikaner weather in September

In September, Bikaner averages a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The September record high is 45°C (1980) and the record low is 17°C (2003).

Bikaner weather in October

In October, Bikaner averages a high of 37°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 92% of daylight hours. The October record high is 42°C (2009) and the record low is 10°C (1975).

Bikaner weather in November

In November, Bikaner averages a high of 32°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 89% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 3°C (1983).

Bikaner weather in December

In December, Bikaner averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (2008) and the record low is -1°C (1986). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bikaner

October is the sunniest month in Bikaner, with sunshine about 92% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 75% of daylight hours. Bikaner is sunnier than 99% of India.

Humidity peaks in August at 64% and is lowest in April at 25%.

Bikaner has about 192 days a year above 32°C. Bikaner is hotter than 92% of India.

Bikaner weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Bikaner station is 49°C, on May 14, 1973. The coldest is -2°C, on February 6, 1974.

The wettest day on record brought 363 mm of rain, on July 7, 1990.

31 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Bikaner

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 10°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 23°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 40°C and lows near 28°C.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 20°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January7.6 mm163%76%33°-2°
February13 mm239%86%37°-2°
March13 mm234%76%43°
April10 mm225%72%45°12°
May19 mm228%83%49°17°
June36 mm242%78%48°19°
July70 mm460%40%49°20°
August30 mm364%45%45°19°
September28 mm256%72%45°17°
October14 mm139%92%42°10°
November12 mm143%89%38°
December17 mm156%85%33°-1°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Bikaner climate questions

How much rain does Bikaner get?

Bikaner gets 271 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 22 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Bikaner?

July is the wettest month in Bikaner, with 70 mm. January is the driest, with 8 mm.

How many rainy days does Bikaner have a year?

Bikaner has about 22 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 4.

What is the hottest month in Bikaner?

May is the warmest month in Bikaner, with an average high of 43°C.

What is the coldest month in Bikaner?

January is the coldest month in Bikaner, with an average low of 8°C.

What is the record high temperature in Bikaner?

The record high at the Bikaner station is 49°C, set on May 14, 1973. The record low is -2°C, on February 6, 1974.

What is the sunniest month in Bikaner?

October is the sunniest month in Bikaner, with sunshine about 92% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Bikaner?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BIKANER (2 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BIKANER.