Weather in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Located in Odisha, India, Bhubaneswar is a well-known regional city in the tropical wet and dry climate zone, at about 20.3°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. Bhubaneswar'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 Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 11 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 30°C, nights around 16°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 38°C, nights around 25°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 20°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Bhubaneswar
The current weather conditions in Bhubaneswar 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
Our hourly forecast for Bhubaneswar covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Bhubaneswar
The 7-day forecast for Bhubaneswar shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Odisha region.
Air Quality in Bhubaneswar
Air quality in Bhubaneswar is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. As a larger city, Bhubaneswar may experience elevated pollution levels during winter months due to temperature inversions and reduced wind.
Quick facts about Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar has a population of about 8,37,000; sits at 20.27°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Odisha often type the weather query in Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଆ). The Odia word for weather is ପାଗ, commonly transliterated as paga, paaga, pag. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Bhubaneswar. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Odisha
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