Ratlam climate
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh, India) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 868 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ratlam climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2680 | 949 | 1864 | 40.2 |
| Feb | 3086 | 1254 | 2170 | 40.1 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1763 | 2679 | 60.2 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2272 | 3187 | 40.2 |
| May | 41106 | 2678 | 3392 | 100.4 |
| Jun | 3798 | 2578 | 3188 | 1164.6 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2374 | 2780 | 27611 |
| Aug | 2983 | 2272 | 2578 | 27511 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2170 | 2577 | 1415.6 |
| Oct | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 200.8 |
| Nov | 2985 | 1458 | 2271 | 90.4 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1151 | 1966 | 30.1 |
| Year | 41106 | 949 | 2577 | 86834 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35% | 22% | 4.4 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 29% | 19% | 5.4 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 23% | 20% | 6.4 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 21% | 19% | 7.1 | 12:40 |
| May | 29% | 20% | 7.3 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 57% | 60% | 5.9 | 13:34 |
| Jul | 80% | 85% | 4.2 | 13:26 |
| Aug | 87% | 85% | 3.8 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 83% | 55% | 4.9 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 63% | 21% | 5.3 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 51% | 16% | 4.5 | 10:59 |
| Dec | 42% | 17% | 4.1 | 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 Ratlam is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C80 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.6 °C28.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 868 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 80% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is July (276 mm11 in), the driest is December (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in April to 87% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 15 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ratlam
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January: average highs of 26 °C80 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (276 mm11 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
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 Ratlam
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2983 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2170 to 25 °C78 °F, about 202 mm8.0 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 2680 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 949 to 26 °C78 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ratlam compares
Compared with Ujjain, about 77 km to the east, Ratlam has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% less precipitation (868 mm34 in vs 927 mm37 in).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Ratlam is the 305th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 233rd 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 (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Tete (Mozambique, Aw), Katsina (Nigeria, BSh) and Kano (Nigeria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Nagda 41 km · 25 °C78 °F · 888 mm35 in
- Banswara 65 km · 27 °C80 °F · 819 mm32 in
- Ujjain 77 km · 25 °C78 °F · 927 mm37 in
- Mandsaur 83 km · 25 °C78 °F · 822 mm32 in
- Dohad 97 km · 26 °C79 °F · 883 mm35 in
- Indore 106 km · 25 °C77 °F · 921 mm36 in
- Dewas 111 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,017 mm40 in
- Nimach 127 km · 25 °C77 °F · 779 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ratlam?
May is the warmest month in Ratlam, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ratlam?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ratlam?
July is the wettest month with about 276 mm (10.8 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Ratlam?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–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 — 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.