Raipur climate
Raipur (Chhattisgarh, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,338 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Raipur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 1152 | 1965 | 130.5 |
| Feb | 3188 | 1558 | 2373 | 150.6 |
| Mar | 3697 | 2067 | 2882 | 160.6 |
| Apr | 41106 | 2577 | 3391 | 230.9 |
| May | 43110 | 2984 | 3697 | 251.0 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2780 | 3289 | 2138.4 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 37815 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2474 | 2680 | 33813 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 2429.5 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2067 | 2476 | 572.2 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1559 | 2169 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2576 | 1253 | 1864 | 100.4 |
| Year | 43110 | 1152 | 2679 | 1,33853 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 19% | 4.5 | 10:58 |
| Feb | 45% | 21% | 5.3 | 11:25 |
| Mar | 35% | 26% | 6.2 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 28% | 29% | 6.9 | 12:37 |
| May | 29% | 46% | 6.9 | 13:08 |
| Jun | 59% | 79% | 5.3 | 13:25 |
| Jul | 83% | 91% | 4.2 | 13:18 |
| Aug | 88% | 89% | 4.0 | 12:51 |
| Sep | 87% | 71% | 4.8 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 80% | 34% | 5.1 | 11:37 |
| Nov | 75% | 17% | 4.6 | 11:06 |
| Dec | 68% | 16% | 4.3 | 10:51 |
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 Raipur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 43 °C110 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 25 °C76 °F and lows 12 °C53 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.9 °C32.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,338 mm53 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: November–March. The wettest month is July (378 mm15 in), the driest is November (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 28% in April to 88% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 12 km/h (7 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Raipur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–January. Average highs then reach 25 °C76 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 57 mm2.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (378 mm15 in) and humid (83% 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 Raipur
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2985 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2373 to 27 °C80 °F, about 293 mm12 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 2576 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1152 to 29 °C84 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Raipur compares
The nearest larger place is Nowrangapur, about 242 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Raipur is on average 1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer. It receives 16% less precipitation (1,338 mm53 in vs 1,600 mm63 in). The difference is largest in May (4.7 °C8.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Raipur is the 199th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 84th 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 Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa), Nawabganj (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Bhilai 21 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,344 mm53 in
- Climate in Dhamtari 59 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,408 mm55 in
- Climate in Bilaspur 109 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,271 mm50 in
- Climate in Gondia 151 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,338 mm53 in
- Climate in Korba 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,294 mm51 in
- Climate in Raigarh 197 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Climate in Chirmiri 230 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,258 mm50 in
- Climate in Seoni 235 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,264 mm50 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Raipur?
May is the warmest month in Raipur. Its average high is 43 °C (110 °F) and its average low is 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Raipur?
December is the coldest month. Its average high is 25 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Raipur?
July is the wettest month with about 378 mm (14.9 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Raipur?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–January.
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.