Durgapur climate
Durgapur (West Bengal, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 1,367 mm54 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Durgapur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1355 | 2169 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 3494 | 1865 | 2679 | 241.0 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 502.0 |
| May | 39102 | 2678 | 3290 | 1295.1 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2679 | 3187 | 2118.3 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2578 | 2984 | 30512 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 27011 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 2278.9 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2170 | 2577 | 1094.3 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2374 | 1051 | 1762 | 80.3 |
| Year | 39102 | 948 | 2578 | 1,36754 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 19% | 3.6 | 10:50 |
| Feb | 54% | 20% | 4.6 | 11:20 |
| Mar | 46% | 29% | 5.5 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 48% | 40% | 6.0 | 12:40 |
| May | 58% | 56% | 5.8 | 13:16 |
| Jun | 73% | 78% | 5.0 | 13:34 |
| Jul | 84% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:27 |
| Aug | 87% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:57 |
| Sep | 88% | 73% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 82% | 40% | 4.5 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 76% | 19% | 4.1 | 10:58 |
| Dec | 71% | 18% | 3.4 | 10:42 |
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 Durgapur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 9 °C48 °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 1,367 mm54 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 59% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (305 mm12 in), the driest is December (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in March to 88% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 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 Durgapur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February. Average highs then reach 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 13 mm0.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (305 mm12 in) and humid (84% 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.
What to pack for Durgapur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 948 to 13 °C55 °F, about 10 mm0.4 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.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3494 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1865 to 26 °C78 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2577 to 26 °C79 °F, about 262 mm10 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.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2780 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1560 to 24 °C76 °F, about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Durgapur compares
The nearest larger place is Dhanbad, about 95 km to the west. Compared with it, Durgapur is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer. It receives 8% more precipitation (1,367 mm54 in vs 1,265 mm50 in). The difference is largest in November (0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Durgapur is the 288th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 74th 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 Rajshahi (Bangladesh, Cwa), Nawabganj (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Mohammadpur (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Jamuria 31 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Climate in Asansol 38 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Climate in Bankura 40 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Climate in Barddhaman 63 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Climate in Dhanbad 95 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
- Climate in Navadwip 109 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Climate in Baharampur 116 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Climate in Shantipur 119 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,459 mm57 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Durgapur?
May is the warmest month in Durgapur. Its average high is 39 °C (102 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Durgapur?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Durgapur?
July is the wettest month with about 305 mm (12.0 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Durgapur?
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. 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.