AI-generatedPune at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 2,138 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 554 m
Climate in Pune
Pune has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Pune is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2818:13
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 06:14–06:57 · evening 17:43–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:14 · evening 18:26–18:35
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 Pune in October?
In October, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:28 – 18:13
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Pune
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 5.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Pune, 50 % 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 Pune
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Pune: 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, Pune has about 13 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pune
How breezy and how cloudy Pune 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 Pune typically peaks at 10 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 53 % of the sky over Pune: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Pune
How often the day gets hot in Pune (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, Pune has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Pune
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in June (23°). 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 November to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 170 days a year, mostly from May 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 | 84 | 29° | 16° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 32° | 17° | 8.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 35° | 19° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 38° | 21° | 8.7 h | 3 | 8 |
| MayMay | 42 | 36° | 23° | 7.7 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 23° | 3.5 h | 26 | 397 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 26° | 22° | 2.4 h | 31 | 705 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 26° | 22° | 2.9 h | 31 | 531 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 27° | 21° | 3.6 h | 26 | 312 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 30° | 20° | 5.8 h | 13 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 18° | 7.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 29° | 16° | 7.6 h | 1 | 6 |
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
18.52° N, 73.86° E · 554 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Pune
The best time to visit Pune is from November to January. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 705 mm.
Pune through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pune in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Pune in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 26–30 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 126 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pune for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pune
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Pune: score 85 against 54. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 85better |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 20° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 112 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 1better |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Pune month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January29° · 8 h
In January, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in January69February32° · 8 h
In February, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in February50March35° · 9 h
In March, Pune is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in March49April38° · 9 h
In April, Pune is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. 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 Pune.
Pune in April42May36° · 8 h
In May, Pune is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in May35June30° · 4 h
In June, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 397 mm. On about 13 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 Pune.
Pune in June50July26° · 2 h
In July, Pune is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 705 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in July50August26° · 3 h
In August, Pune is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 531 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in August50September27° · 4 h
In September, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 312 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in September54October30° · 6 h
In October, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in October78November30° · 7 h
In November, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Pune.
Pune in November85December29° · 8 h
In December, Pune is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Pune.
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Pune vs. Mahabaleshwar
In October Pune has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 39). During the day Mahabaleshwar is 1 °C warmer than Pune.
| in October | Pune | Mahabaleshwar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 16 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Pune ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dwarka31°28°97
- 2Daman32°29°86
- 3Calangute30°29°71
- 4Bhopal31°71
- 5Udaipur31°70
- 6Indore31°69
- 7Ujjain31°69
- 8Gokarna30°29°68
- 23PuneThis page30°54
Planning a trip to Pune
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pune 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.
Pune has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 41).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 20 min
- Distance
- 7,330 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
Pune 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 Pune
When is the best time to visit Pune?
The best time to visit Pune is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pune?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 21 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Pune?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 705 mm. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pune get?
Pune gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.7 hours a day; in July there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Pune in?
Pune uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pune?
A nonstop flight from London to Pune takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,330 km.
When is cyclone season in Pune?
Pune 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 Pune?
Pune has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 41, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 85.
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