AI-generatedBhopal at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 1,110 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 523 m
Climate in Bhopal
Bhopal has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Bhopal is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:1717:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:03–06:47 · evening 17:25–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:03 · evening 18:09–18:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bhopal in October?
In October, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bhopal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:17 – 17:55
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Bhopal
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Bhopal, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bhopal
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bhopal: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bhopal has about 4 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bhopal
How breezy and how cloudy Bhopal is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bhopal typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Bhopal: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bhopal
How often the day gets hot in Bhopal (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bhopal has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bhopal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 10 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in May (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 126 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 24° | 12° | 7.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 28° | 15° | 8.4 h | 1 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 33° | 19° | 9.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 38° | 24° | 9.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 28° | 9.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 35° | 27° | 6.1 h | 14 | 135 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 29° | 24° | 2.8 h | 24 | 388 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 28° | 23° | 2.8 h | 23 | 337 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 29° | 23° | 5.0 h | 15 | 153 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 31° | 20° | 7.2 h | 4 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 28° | 17° | 7.8 h | 1 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 13° | 7.7 h | 1 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
23.25° N, 77.40° E · 523 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Bhopal
The best time to visit Bhopal is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 388 mm.
Bhopal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bhopal in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 24–39 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Bhopal in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 28–35 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bhopal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bhopal: score 96 against 71. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 96better |
| Day high | 31° | 24° |
| Night low | 20° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 10 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Bhopal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · 8 h
In January, Bhopal is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in January92February28° · 8 h
In February, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in February63March33° · 9 h
In March, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in March50April38° · 9 h
In April, Bhopal is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in April50May39° · 9 h
In May, Bhopal is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in May19June35° · 6 h
In June, Bhopal is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in June39July29° · 3 h
In July, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 388 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in July46August28° · 3 h
In August, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 337 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in August49September29° · 5 h
In September, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 153 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in September71October31° · 7 h
In October, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in October88November28° · 8 h
In November, Bhopal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhopal.
Bhopal in November96December25° · 8 h
In December, Bhopal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhopal.
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Bhopal vs. Sanchi
In October the holiday weather in Bhopal and Sanchi is about equally good (score 71 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Sanchi as in Bhopal.
| in October | Bhopal | Sanchi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Bhopal ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Ghaziabad31°71
- 7Udaipur31°70
- 8Lucknow31°70
Planning a trip to Bhopal
Weather for your travel dates
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Bhopal in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bhopal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 44).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Bhopal lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Bhopal
When is the best time to visit Bhopal?
The best time to visit Bhopal is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bhopal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Bhopal?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 388 mm. The driest month is April with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bhopal get?
Bhopal gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.2 hours a day; in July there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bhopal in?
Bhopal uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bhopal?
A nonstop flight from London to Bhopal takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,180 km.
When is cyclone season in Bhopal?
Bhopal lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Bhopal?
Bhopal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 96.
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