Weather in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior, India is a significant urban centre in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Sitting at roughly 26.2°N, it falls in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
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. Gwalior's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Gwalior
Gwalior's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 23 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. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- 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 Gwalior
The current weather conditions in Gwalior are updated every hour from the ECMWF global model via Open-Meteo. You can see real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and air quality at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Gwalior. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Gwalior
For the week ahead in Gwalior, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Gwalior
Air quality in Gwalior is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Gwalior.
Quick facts about Gwalior
Gwalior has a population of about 8,82,458; sits at 26.23°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 Gwalior on this page.
Nearby Cities in Madhya Pradesh
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Madhya Pradesh. See the "More in Madhya Pradesh" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.