Weather & Climate in Bhopal, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bhopal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 250.3 sq mi (648.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.2547°N, 77.4029°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 9, 1998 | 25 km SSE of B?bai, India | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 24 km W of Sh?hpur, India | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Bhopal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 65°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (0.1").