AI-generatedBikaner at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 220 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 229 m
Climate in Bikaner
Bikaner has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Bikaner is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bikaner
The best time to visit Bikaner is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. The wettest month is August with 62 mm of precipitation.
Bikaner through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bikaner in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 33–42 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Bikaner in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 37–42 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Bikaner in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–38 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Bikaner in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
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
Mar – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3618:09
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 06:22–07:08 · evening 17:37–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:22 · evening 18:23–18:32
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.
October in Bikaner compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Bikaner in October?
In October, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:36 – 18:09
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Bikaner
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Bikaner: score 97 against 48. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 7 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bikaner month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January23° · 7.9 h
In January, Bikaner is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in January97February27° · 8.3 h
In February, Bikaner is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in February61March33° · 8.6 h
In March, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in March50April39° · 9.3 h
In April, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in April50May42° · 10.0 h
In May, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in May50June42° · 9.0 h
In June, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in June31July39° · 6.8 h
In July, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in July31August37° · 6.4 h
In August, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in August45September38° · 7.6 h
In September, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in September48October36° · 8.3 h
In October, Bikaner is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in October70November31° · 8.1 h
In November, Bikaner is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in November96December26° · 7.8 h
In December, Bikaner is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bikaner.
Bikaner in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bikaner
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (30°). 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) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 102 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 23° | 8° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 12° | 8.3 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 33° | 18° | 8.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 23° | 9.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 28° | 10.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 42° | 30° | 9.0 h | 4 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 39° | 29° | 6.8 h | 9 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 37° | 27° | 6.4 h | 9 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 38° | 26° | 7.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 36° | 21° | 8.3 h | 1 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 31° | 15° | 8.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 26° | 9° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
28.02° N, 73.31° E · 229 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bikaner
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 8.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Bikaner, 72 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Bikaner: 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, Bikaner has about one rainy day with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bikaner
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bikaner
How breezy and how cloudy Bikaner 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 Bikaner typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Bikaner: mostly clear, with about 8.3 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bikaner
How often the day gets hot in Bikaner (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, Bikaner has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °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
Planning a trip to Bikaner
Weather for your travel dates
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Bikaner 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.
Bikaner has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 20 min
- Distance
- 6,510 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bikaner vs Pushkar
In October the holiday weather in Bikaner and Pushkar is about equally good (score 48 vs 49). During the day Pushkar is 1 °C cooler than Bikaner.
| in October | Bikaner | Pushkar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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In October, Bikaner ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bikaner
When is the best time to visit Bikaner?
The best time to visit Bikaner is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bikaner?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Bikaner?
The wettest month is August with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bikaner get?
Bikaner gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.0 hours a day; in August there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bikaner in?
Bikaner is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bikaner?
A nonstop flight from London to Bikaner takes about 8 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bikaner?
Bikaner has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 50, summer holidays 31, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 96.