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Climate
The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four
seasons: Summers, Monsoon, Post-Monsoon and winter.
A summer, which extends from April to June, is the
hottest season, with temperatures ranging from 32 degree
C to 45 degree C. In western Rajasthan the temp may rise
to 48 degree C, particularly in May and June. At this
time, Rajasthan's only hill station, Mt Abu registers
the lowest temperatures. In the desert regions, the
temperature drops at night. Prevailing winds are from
the west and sometimes carry dust storms (we call them
aandhi).
The second season Monsoon extends from July to
September, temp drops, but humidity increases, even when
there is slight drop in the temp (35 degree C to 40
degree C). 90% of rains occur during this period.
The Post-monsoon period is from October to November. The
average maximum temperature is 33 degree C to 38 degree
C, and the minimum is between 18 degree C and 20 degree
C.
The fourth season is Winter or the cold season, from
December to March. There is a marked variation in
maximum and minimum temperatures, and regional
variations across the state. January is the coolest
month of the year. And temp may drop to 0 degree C in
some cities of Rajasthan, like Churu. There is slight
precipitation in the north and northeastern region of
the state, and light winds, predominantly from the north
and northeast. At this time, relative humidity ranges
from 50% to 60% in the morning, and 25% to 35% in the
afternoon.
Temperature & Rainfall
January to March
50F - 80F
10 degree C - 27 degree C
4MM - 7MM
April to June
75F - 105F
24 degree C - 45 degree C
11MM - 30MM
July to September
70F - 95F
21 degree C - 35 degree C
100MM - 165MM
October to December
55F - 85F
13 degree C - 30 degree C
3MM - 8MM
These are average temp and rainfall of Rajasthan, and may vary for
each city. The temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit. |
