Weather in Ambikāpur, Chhattisgarh
Located in Chhattisgarh, India, Ambikāpur is a mid-sized city in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone, at about 23.1°N latitude.
Climate Overview
Central India's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Temperatures in Ambikāpur range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Ambikāpur
Ambikāpur's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 15 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Ambikāpur
Wondering what the weather is like in Ambikāpur right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Ambikāpur? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Chhattisgarh.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ambikāpur
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Ambikāpur are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Ambikāpur
Air quality in Ambikāpur is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Smaller cities like Ambikāpur generally see better AQI than the metros, but levels can rise during the crop-residue burning season.
Quick facts about Ambikāpur
Ambikāpur has a population of about 1,21,071; sits at 23.12°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Ambikāpur on this page.
Nearby Cities in Chhattisgarh
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