The short answer
When to go to Bhubaneswar
November to February is the easiest time to visit, with mild mornings and warm, dry days that suit temple-hopping. April to September brings serious heat and, from June onward, heavy monsoon rain, with July and August seeing the heaviest downpours. Older travellers should avoid the peak summer and monsoon months, since the uneven temple stone floors and lack of shade become genuinely tiring in 37°C+ heat and slippery in heavy rain.
Month by month
Bhubaneswar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 16°C | 13 mm | Mild and dry; ideal for temple visits | |
| February | 33°C | 19°C | 21 mm | Still comfortable; warming by afternoon | |
| March | 36°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Getting hot; mornings still pleasant | |
| April | 38°C | 25°C | 40 mm | Hot; plan around midday | |
| May | 38°C | 27°C | 102 mm | Very hot and increasingly humid | |
| June | 35°C | 26°C | 209 mm | Hot with monsoon rain building | |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 360 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain of the year | |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 375 mm | Rain remains very heavy | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 282 mm | Still substantial rain | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 201 mm | Rain easing but still notable | |
| November | 31°C | 19°C | 30 mm | Dry, mild and comfortable | |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 5 mm | Cool, dry and pleasant |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bhubaneswar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Mild and dry; ideal for temple visits
- February: Still comfortable; warming by afternoon
- November: Dry, mild and comfortable
- December: Cool, dry and pleasant
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Getting hot; mornings still pleasant
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot; plan around midday
- October: Rain easing but still notable
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very hot and increasingly humid
- June: Hot with monsoon rain building
- July: Heaviest monsoon rain of the year
- August: Rain remains very heavy
- September: Still substantial rain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bhubaneswar?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Bhubaneswar, with March also good. November to February is the easiest time to visit, with mild mornings and warm, dry days that suit temple-hopping. April to September brings serious heat and, from June onward, heavy monsoon rain, with July and August seeing the heaviest downpours. Older travellers should avoid the peak summer and monsoon months, since the uneven temple stone floors and lack of shade become genuinely tiring in 37°C+ heat and slippery in heavy rain.
Which months should I avoid in Bhubaneswar with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and increasingly humid Hot with monsoon rain building
When does it rain most in Bhubaneswar?
August is the wettest month, with about 375 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 38°C.