Pilibhit climate
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,265 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pilibhit climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 745 | 1458 | 251.0 |
| Feb | 2578 | 1151 | 1864 | 361.4 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1660 | 2475 | 200.8 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2272 | 3087 | 261.0 |
| May | 42107 | 2780 | 3494 | 431.7 |
| Jun | 41105 | 2983 | 3594 | 1626.4 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 41416 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2678 | 2984 | 29612 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 2068.1 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1966 | 2476 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1356 | 2067 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2272 | 948 | 1560 | 110.4 |
| Year | 42107 | 745 | 2577 | 1,26550 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 41% | 2.8 | 10:30 |
| Feb | 47% | 32% | 4.2 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 37% | 28% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 37% | 6.5 | 12:49 |
| May | 27% | 42% | 6.6 | 13:34 |
| Jun | 42% | 53% | 5.9 | 13:57 |
| Jul | 75% | 77% | 4.6 | 13:48 |
| Aug | 84% | 69% | 4.8 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 81% | 44% | 4.8 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 65% | 14% | 4.6 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 57% | 19% | 3.5 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 52% | 29% | 2.8 | 10:20 |
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 Pilibhit is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 29 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.5 °C36.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,265 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 72% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: March and November and December. The wettest month is July (414 mm16 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in April to 84% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pilibhit
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–February: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F and very wet (414 mm16 in).
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 Pilibhit
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 25 °C78 °F, lows 745 to 11 °C51 °F, about 24 mm0.9 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 °C107 °F, lows 1660 to 27 °C80 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 2678 to 29 °C83 °F, about 291 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.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1356 to 24 °C74 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Pilibhit compares
Compared with Bareilly, about 47 km to the southwest, Pilibhit has practically the same average temperature and receives 18% more precipitation (1,265 mm50 in vs 1,075 mm42 in). The difference is largest in June (0.6 °C1 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Pilibhit is the 317th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 102nd 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: Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa), Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa) and Butwal (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Bareilly 47 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,075 mm42 in
- Rudrapur 55 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
- Haldwani 71 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
- Dhangadhi 77 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,281 mm50 in
- Rampur 78 km · 25 °C78 °F · 958 mm38 in
- Shahjanpur 84 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,086 mm43 in
- Budaun 94 km · 25 °C78 °F · 926 mm36 in
- Moradabad 103 km · 25 °C78 °F · 958 mm38 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pilibhit?
June is the warmest month in Pilibhit, with an average high of 41 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pilibhit?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pilibhit?
July is the wettest month with about 414 mm (16.3 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Pilibhit?
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 — 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.