Gwalior climate
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 711 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gwalior climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 846 | 1660 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1152 | 2067 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 3494 | 1762 | 2678 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 40105 | 2474 | 3290 | 70.3 |
| May | 44111 | 2984 | 3697 | 170.7 |
| Jun | 42107 | 3086 | 3697 | 933.6 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2781 | 3188 | 2058.1 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 2078.1 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2374 | 2882 | 1134.4 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 210.8 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1457 | 2271 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 2577 | 1049 | 1763 | 60.2 |
| Year | 44111 | 846 | 2780 | 71128 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | 30% | 3.4 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 36% | 24% | 4.7 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 27% | 24% | 6.0 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 20% | 29% | 6.8 | 12:45 |
| May | 21% | 40% | 6.9 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 39% | 59% | 6.1 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 68% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:38 |
| Aug | 79% | 74% | 4.8 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 74% | 44% | 5.0 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 56% | 14% | 4.9 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 45% | 16% | 3.9 | 10:49 |
| Dec | 42% | 21% | 3.3 | 10:30 |
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 Gwalior is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.4 °C36.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 711 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 74% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is August (207 mm8.1 in), the driest is December (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 20% in April to 79% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gwalior
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C111 °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 Gwalior
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 846 to 11 °C52 °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 44 °C111 °F, lows 1762 to 29 °C84 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 2578 to 30 °C86 °F, about 168 mm6.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1457 to 23 °C74 °F, about 47 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Gwalior compares
Compared with Agra, about 107 km to the north, Gwalior has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% more precipitation (711 mm28 in vs 626 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Gwalior is the 145th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 309th 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: Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa), Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa) and Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Morena 35 km · 27 °C80 °F · 676 mm27 in
- Bhind 72 km · 27 °C80 °F · 680 mm27 in
- Jhansi 95 km · 26 °C79 °F · 771 mm30 in
- Shivpuri 103 km · 25 °C77 °F · 758 mm30 in
- Etawah 104 km · 27 °C80 °F · 623 mm25 in
- Agra 107 km · 27 °C80 °F · 626 mm25 in
- Hindaun 126 km · 26 °C80 °F · 620 mm24 in
- Bharatpur 129 km · 27 °C80 °F · 595 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gwalior?
May is the warmest month in Gwalior, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gwalior?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gwalior?
August is the wettest month with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Gwalior?
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.