Rourkela, Odisha Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Rourkela, Odisha?
Rourkela, Odisha gets 1192 mm of precipitation a year over about 81 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).
Station: JHARSUGUDA, 88 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.
Tropical savanna climate
Rourkela, Odisha has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 28°C in January to 41°C in May. July is usually the wettest month.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
13°
29°
Spring
Mar–May
23°
39°
Summer
Jun–Aug
26°
33°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
21°
32°
How much rain does Rourkela get?
Rourkela gets 1192 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 81 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 69% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 344 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 19.
In January, Rourkela averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 35°C (2009) and the record low is 6°C (2023).
Rourkela weather in February
In February, Rourkela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 8°C (2021).
Rourkela weather in March
In March, Rourkela averages a high of 36°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (1996) and the record low is 11°C (1984).
Rourkela weather in April
In April, Rourkela averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 48°C (2000) and the record low is 17°C (2009).
Rourkela weather in May
In May, Rourkela averages a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 48°C (1998) and the record low is 19°C (1987).
Rourkela weather in June
In June, Rourkela averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 47°C (1998) and the record low is 16°C (1973).
Rourkela weather in July
In July, Rourkela averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 344 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (1982) and the record low is 20°C (1999).
Rourkela weather in August
In August, Rourkela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 329 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 22°C (1999).
Rourkela weather in September
In September, Rourkela averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 183 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 20°C (1995).
Rourkela weather in October
In October, Rourkela averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1978) and the record low is 13°C (1981).
Rourkela weather in November
In November, Rourkela averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (1976) and the record low is 10°C (1975).
Rourkela weather in December
In December, Rourkela averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 6°C (2021).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Rourkela
February is the sunniest month in Rourkela, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 9%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 52% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Rourkela is sunnier than 56% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 86% and is lowest in April at 51%.
Rourkela has about 107 days a year above 32°C. Rourkela is cooler than 59% of India.
Rourkela weather records
These records cover JHARSUGUDA during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Rourkela station is 48°C, on May 28, 1998. The coldest is 6°C, on January 11, 2011.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 224 mm of precipitation, on August 16, 2012.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Rourkela
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 13°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 23°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 21°C.
Rourkela climate questions
How much rain does Rourkela get?
Rourkela gets 1192 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 81 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Rourkela?
July is the wettest month in Rourkela, with 344 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Rourkela have a year?
Rourkela has about 81 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 19.
What is the hottest month in Rourkela?
May is the warmest month in Rourkela, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Rourkela?
January is the coldest month in Rourkela, with an average low of 12°C.
What is the record high temperature in Rourkela?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Rourkela station is 48°C, set on May 28, 1998. The record low is 6°C, on January 11, 2011.
What is the sunniest month in Rourkela?
February is the sunniest month in Rourkela, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
