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Climate zones in India

Location
• Latitude: +23.24 (23°14'24"N)
Longitude: +77.4 (77°24'00"E)
Time zone: UTC+5:30 hours
Local time: 01:15:10
Country: India
Continent: Asia
Sub-region: Southern Asia
Distance: ~440 km (from Vadodara)
Altitude: ~490 m
Bhopal Weather

Summer Temperature: 47.7oC (maximum),


24.9oC(minimum)

Winter Temperature: 24.5oC(maximum), 8oC(minimum)

Annual Rainfall: 1200 mm (July to October)

Altitude: 499 m

Best Time to Visit: October to March


Solar energy and surface
meteorology
Seasons
• A beautiful amalgamation of old world charm and
contemporary delights, the capital city of Bhopal teems
with many places that make it a holidaying idyll. The
narrow labyrinthine streets of Old Bhopal still evoke the
charm of bygone days, when the place was under the
governance of Nawabs and Begums. Harmonizing the
old grandeur of the place, the landscaped gardens and
parks of New Bhopal are equally tantalizing. However, a
trip to this historical place demands some amount of
knowledge about its weather and climate, as climatic
conditions of Bhopal does not remain favorable
throughout the year. Check out more info on the
weather and climate of Bhopal.
Summer
Summers in Bhopal remain very hot and dry. The
season of summer starts from April and lasts until June,
while bringing about a very steep rise in temperatures.
The maximum temperature may ascend to 47.7oC and
the minimum temperature is recorded at only 24.9oC.
The trees dry down and there is scarcity of water in
some places during this season. Nevertheless, the
summer hails experienced during June/July and cluster
of Gulmohar trees that blossom with red flowers act as
redeeming features to beat the summer heat of the
season. THE EFFECT IS SHOWN IN FIGURE

Winter
Winters in Bhopal are very cold and damp. The season
lasts for four months - November, December, January
and February. During winters, the maximum
temperature rises to 24.5oC. However, there might be a
sudden drop in the temperature level during the nights.
The minimum winter temperature remains around 8oC.
Sometimes, cold days are accompanied with heavy fog
and winter sleets/hail. Often mist hangs in the air,
making this season very soggy. The annual fair of
Bhopal (Bhopal Mela) is a big draw of the place during
winters. THE EFFECT IS SHOWN IN FIGURE
Monsoon
Bhopal experiences moderate rainfall during the rainy
season, with the average rainfall recorded at 1200mm.
However, isolated rains occur throughout the year. The
south-west monsoon reaches the city around mid-June
and brings frequent spells of rain till october. Mild
drizzles are recorded during the months of December-
January.
In short, one can say that Bhopal experiences diverse
climatic conditions that range from hoary summers to
unprecedented downpours. To enjoy a safe and
comfortable Bhopal between the months of october and
March.
Sunshine chart
Sunshine diagram of a year
Sunpath diagram of Bhopal
Today(17/2/2010)

June 21

December 21

Annual variation

Equinox (March and


September)

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