Climate of Odisha, India
Area-weighted average across Odisha. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Odisha, a subdivision of India, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in December to 31.8°C / 89.2°F in May, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 359 mm / 14.1 in depending on the season (1466 mm / 57.7 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C68.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.9°C73.2°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.8°C89.2°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 29.9°C85.8°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 359 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 358 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.4°C72.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.8°C67.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Odisha?
The best months to visit Odisha, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 31.8°C / 89.2°F, and the driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Odisha?
Odisha, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in December to 31.8°C / 89.2°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1466 mm / 57.7 in, with the wettest month being July (359 mm / 14.1 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Odisha?
The hottest month in Odisha is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.8°C / 89.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Odisha?
The coldest month in Odisha is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
When does it rain most in Odisha?
The wettest month in Odisha is July, averaging about 359 mm / 14.1 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.