Bankura climate
Bankura (West Bengal, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,453 mm57 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bankura climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 130.5 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1356 | 2169 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 3494 | 1865 | 2679 | 251.0 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2374 | 3189 | 481.9 |
| May | 39103 | 2678 | 3391 | 1244.9 |
| Jun | 3596 | 2680 | 3188 | 2258.9 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2678 | 2984 | 32813 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 30212 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2476 | 2781 | 2459.6 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2170 | 2578 | 1064.2 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 120.5 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 90.4 |
| Year | 39103 | 949 | 2678 | 1,45357 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 19% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 58% | 20% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 50% | 29% | 5.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 49% | 40% | 6.0 | 12:40 |
| May | 57% | 56% | 5.8 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 72% | 78% | 5.0 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 84% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:26 |
| Aug | 88% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 88% | 73% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 82% | 40% | 4.5 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 75% | 19% | 4.1 | 10:59 |
| Dec | 71% | 18% | 3.4 | 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 Bankura is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16 °C28.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,453 mm57 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 60% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (328 mm13 in), the driest is December (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in April to 88% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bankura
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (328 mm13 in) and humid (84% 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 Bankura
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs 3087 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C80 °F, about 245 mm9.6 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–April) — highs 2475 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 949 to 23 °C74 °F, about 33 mm1.3 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 Bankura compares
Compared with Durgapur, about 40 km to the northeast, Bankura has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% more precipitation (1,453 mm57 in vs 1,367 mm54 in).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Bankura is the 261st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 64th 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: Rajshahi (Bangladesh, Cwa), Nawabganj (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Mohammadpur (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Durgapur 40 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,367 mm54 in
- Asansol 51 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Jamuria 53 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Barddhaman 80 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Dhanbad 91 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
- Jamshedpur 103 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,476 mm58 in
- Kharagpur 103 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,516 mm60 in
- Bokaro 106 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,392 mm55 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bankura?
May is the warmest month in Bankura, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bankura?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bankura?
July is the wettest month with about 328 mm (12.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Bankura?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–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.