Best Time to Visit Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Bikaner is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bikaner for sunny, dry weather is September–June — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 35.3°C / 95.5°F in June, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (December) to 105 mm / 4.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bikaner, Rajasthan, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bikaner's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C58.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.1°C64.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 23.9°C75°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 30.1°C86.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34.5°C94.1°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 35.3°C95.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 31.1°C88°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 21.7°C71.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.5°C61.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bikaner?
The best time to visit Bikaner for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 35.3°C / 95.5°F, and the driest is December with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bikaner's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bikaner?
The rainy season at Bikaner, Rajasthan runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 8 mm / 0.3 in. The wettest single month is July (105 mm / 4.1 in).
What is the driest month in Bikaner?
The driest month in Bikaner is December, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.5°C / 61.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bikaner?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bikaner — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 105 mm / 4.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 14.9°C / 58.8°F.
Is Bikaner climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bikaner figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bikaner specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.