Rourkela, Odisha Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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.

Rourkela weather by month

Rourkela weather in January

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. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 9%. Over the year the sun shines about 52% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 224 mm of rain, 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?

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 sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.