Ambikapur climate
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 1,310 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ambikapur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2474 | 947 | 1661 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1253 | 2068 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 3391 | 1762 | 2577 | 241.0 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2272 | 3086 | 251.0 |
| May | 40105 | 2578 | 3391 | 341.3 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2577 | 3087 | 1887.4 |
| Jul | 2985 | 2373 | 2679 | 34614 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2373 | 2578 | 35914 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2271 | 2577 | 2128.4 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1864 | 2272 | 712.8 |
| Nov | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2373 | 949 | 1661 | 80.3 |
| Year | 40105 | 947 | 2475 | 1,31052 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 22% | 4.0 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 44% | 23% | 5.0 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 34% | 27% | 5.9 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 27% | 30% | 6.7 | 12:40 |
| May | 31% | 43% | 6.6 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 58% | 75% | 5.3 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 85% | 89% | 4.2 | 13:25 |
| Aug | 89% | 86% | 4.2 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 88% | 71% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 78% | 33% | 4.7 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 69% | 17% | 4.3 | 10:00 |
| Dec | 60% | 18% | 3.8 | 10:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ambikapur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C105 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C74 °F and lows 9 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.9 °C30.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,310 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 70% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is August (359 mm14 in), the driest is November (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 27% in April to 89% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ambikapur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is very wet (359 mm14 in) and humid (89% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ambikapur
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2882 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C77 °F, about 276 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–May) — highs 2373 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 947 to 25 °C78 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ambikapur compares
Compared with Korba, about 100 km to the southwest, Ambikapur is on average 2.1 °C3.7 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (2.6 °C4.7 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Ambikapur is the 360th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 90th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Hetauda (Nepal, Cwa), Bharatpur (Nepal, Cwa) and Birendranagar (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Chirmiri 86 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,258 mm50 in
- Korba 100 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,294 mm51 in
- Singrauli 131 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,051 mm41 in
- Raigarh 137 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Bilaspur 157 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,271 mm50 in
- Rourkela 198 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,430 mm56 in
- Sambalpur 201 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,398 mm55 in
- Ranchi 217 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,322 mm52 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ambikapur?
May is the warmest month in Ambikapur, with an average high of 40 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ambikapur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ambikapur?
August is the wettest month with about 359 mm (14.1 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Ambikapur?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.