Bhopal climate
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh, India) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,216 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bhopal climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2578 | 847 | 1762 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2985 | 1253 | 2069 | 110.4 |
| Mar | 3494 | 1762 | 2678 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2373 | 3188 | 60.2 |
| May | 42108 | 2781 | 3594 | 130.5 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2679 | 3289 | 1676.6 |
| Jul | 3087 | 2374 | 2780 | 41816 |
| Aug | 2983 | 2373 | 2678 | 38115 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 1556.1 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1864 | 2374 | 251.0 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1356 | 2069 | 110.4 |
| Dec | 2678 | 949 | 1864 | 60.2 |
| Year | 42108 | 847 | 2577 | 1,21648 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 23% | 4.3 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 35% | 21% | 5.3 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 27% | 24% | 6.3 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 20% | 24% | 7.1 | 12:40 |
| May | 24% | 31% | 7.2 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 53% | 67% | 5.8 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 81% | 87% | 4.1 | 13:26 |
| Aug | 88% | 86% | 3.8 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 83% | 58% | 4.9 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 69% | 23% | 5.3 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 58% | 16% | 4.5 | 10:59 |
| Dec | 49% | 17% | 4.2 | 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 Bhopal is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C78 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.8 °C32 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,216 mm48 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 79% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is July (418 mm16 in), the driest is April (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 20% in April to 88% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bhopal
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February. Average highs then reach 25 °C78 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 6 mm0.2 in to 25 mm1.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (418 mm16 in) and humid (81% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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.
Bhopal weather by month
- January25 °C78 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- February29 °C85 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- March34 °C94 °F / 17 °C62 °F
- April40 °C103 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- May42 °C108 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- June37 °C99 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- July30 °C87 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- August29 °C83 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- September29 °C84 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- October29 °C85 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- November28 °C82 °F / 13 °C56 °F
- December26 °C78 °F / 9 °C49 °F
What to pack for Bhopal
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2983 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2170 to 26 °C79 °F, about 280 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 2578 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 847 to 27 °C81 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bhopal compares
The nearest larger place is Indore, about 171 km to the west. Compared with it, Bhopal has practically the same average temperature. It receives 32% more precipitation (1,216 mm48 in vs 921 mm36 in). The difference is largest in June (1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Bhopal is the 329th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 121st wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa), Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa) and Lahan (Nepal, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Vidisha (pop. 155,951). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Bhopal, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Sehore 33 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,152 mm45 in
- Climate in Narmadapuram 65 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,299 mm51 in
- Climate in Dewas 142 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,017 mm40 in
- Climate in Saugor 151 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,153 mm45 in
- Climate in Punasa 154 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,020 mm40 in
- Climate in Guna 155 km · 25 °C77 °F · 976 mm38 in
- Climate in Betul 159 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,225 mm48 in
- Climate in Ujjain 166 km · 25 °C78 °F · 927 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bhopal?
May is the warmest month in Bhopal. Its average high is 42 °C (108 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bhopal?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 25 °C (78 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bhopal?
July is the wettest month with about 418 mm (16.4 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Bhopal?
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. The gaps are largest 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.