Bikaner climate
Bikaner (Rajasthan, India) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 285 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bikaner climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 846 | 1558 | 30.1 |
| Feb | 2679 | 1152 | 1865 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1763 | 2576 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2374 | 3187 | 100.4 |
| May | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 210.8 |
| Jun | 42108 | 3187 | 3697 | 401.6 |
| Jul | 40103 | 3086 | 3595 | 763.0 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2882 | 3391 | 662.6 |
| Sep | 38100 | 2678 | 3289 | 361.4 |
| Oct | 3596 | 2169 | 2882 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1558 | 2271 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2474 | 949 | 1662 | 30.1 |
| Year | 42108 | 846 | 2781 | 28511 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34% | 24% | 3.8 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 30% | 25% | 4.8 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 26% | 24% | 6.1 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 21% | 26% | 6.9 | 12:48 |
| May | 23% | 27% | 7.2 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 34% | 36% | 6.8 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 46% | 52% | 6.3 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 52% | 51% | 6.1 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 45% | 29% | 5.9 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 30% | 10% | 5.3 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 30% | 13% | 4.1 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 32% | 19% | 3.6 | 10:22 |
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 Bikaner is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 31 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.7 °C39 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 285 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 64% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–April. The wettest month is July (76 mm3.0 in), the driest is December (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in April to 52% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 10%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bikaner
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °F.
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 Bikaner
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2271 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 846 to 11 °C52 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3290 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, about 14 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2882 to 31 °C87 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1558 to 26 °C78 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bikaner compares
Compared with Jodhpur, about 197 km to the south, Bikaner is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives 19% less precipitation (285 mm11 in vs 354 mm14 in). The difference is largest in August (2.6 °C4.8 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Bikaner is the 88th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 382nd 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: Harunabad (Pakistan, BWh), Haveli Lakha (Pakistan, BWh) and Hasilpur (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Nagaur 100 km · 26 °C79 °F · 373 mm15 in
- Sujangarh 119 km · 26 °C79 °F · 425 mm17 in
- Churu 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 429 mm17 in
- Harunabad 178 km · 27 °C81 °F · 240 mm9.4 in
- Sikar 185 km · 25 °C78 °F · 470 mm19 in
- Jodhpur 197 km · 27 °C80 °F · 354 mm14 in
- Hanumangarh 200 km · 27 °C80 °F · 362 mm14 in
- Hasilpur 201 km · 28 °C82 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bikaner?
June is the warmest month in Bikaner, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bikaner?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bikaner?
July is the wettest month with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Bikaner?
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.