Best Season / Best time to visit Pune
Pune experiences both hot and cold climates in a year. The best time to visit is from July to February.
- Winters (November to February) are characterized by medium level of humidity and warm cool weather. During winters minimum temperature can go below 10°C. Most of the tourists prefer this period.
- Summers (March to June) are hot and temperature going up to 42°C, and tourists typically avoid visiting Pune during the peak summer days in April and May.
- Monsoons (July to September) are accompanied by mild to average rainfalls and offers relief to hot summer.
October to February is ideal for sightseeing and city activities. July to September is pleasant with cool and humid atmosphere. Be aware that in monsoons, water clogging on roads is very common.
| Month | Climate | Details |
| Jan |
Moderately Cold | Winter month with pleasant cold ambiance. Sunny and windy days followed by cold nights. Perfect time to visit the city and enjoy sightseeing as well as other tourist activities. It is advisable to carry some light warm clothes during your trip. |
| Feb |
Moderately Cold | Pleasant warm days with cold evenings. It is an ideal time for tourist to enjoy visiting various attractions of the place. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy water-sportsand other adventurous activities. It is recommended to carry some light woolen clothes. |
| Mar |
Moderately Hot | Summer season begins. During day time temperature goes high but it becomes very pleasant in the evening. It may not be the best season for visit but outdoor enthusiasts can still enjoy water sports and adventure activities like paragliding, horse riding etc. |
| Apr |
Very Hot | Sunny days with dry and hot climate but mornings and evenings are very pleasant. If you are planning to visit Pune during this period, it is advisable to carry sun - protecting stuffs. |
| May |
Very Hot | Very hot and sunny days followed by pleasant evenings. If you are planning to explore Pune in this month then make sure you have all your carry sun - protective gears. Besides, summer days are also preferable for enjoying water-sports . |
| Jun |
Very Hot | Extremely hot days, but the nights are pleasant. Monsoon arrives in the mid of this month, and the temperature drops down to a comfortable level, which makes it possible for tourist visits. But be sure to carry rain gears. |
| Jul |
Rainy | Monsoon month, heavy rainfall occurs frequently. However, the weather is pleasant making it ideal for tourist visits. It is recommended to carry rain gears. |
| Aug |
Rainy | Clear sky in the morning, rainfall occurs generally in the evenings. It is a good time forrain lovers to explore the city. Besides, rains don’t give much hindrance to tourist activities. |
| Sep |
Rainy | Monsoon shower lasts till this month, unpredictable rainfall may sometimes interrupt your travel. However, the weather is comfortable and tourist visits are still enjoyable. But make sure you carry proper rain gears. |
| Oct |
Moderately Hot | The climate is moderate but infrequent rainfall may occur. Weather is comfortable forsightseeing activities and exploring the city. It is also a good month for indulging in outdoor trips/activities. |
| Nov |
Pleasant | November is called 'Rosy Cold' month. Best time to explore the place, cool breeze makes the weather extremely pleasant and refreshing. Sightseeing, water related activities and adventure activities like trekking, paragliding and horse riding are very enjoyable during this period. |
| Dec |
Moderately Cold | Winter month, days are pleasing and beautiful followed by chilly nights. It is one of the best months to visit and enjoy sightseeing, outdoor trips, water sports and adventure activities like paragliding & horse riding. You need to carry light woolen clothes for your trip. |
Pune has a tropical wet and dry climate with average temperatures ranging between 20 to 28 °C (68 to 82 °F).
Pune experiences three seasons: summer, monsoon and a winter.
Typical summer months are from March to May, with maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to 38 °C (86 to 100 °F). The warmest month in Pune is April; although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives heavy thundershowers in May (and humidity remains high). Even during the hottest months, the nights are usually cool due to Pune's high altitude. The highest temperature ever recorded was 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) on 30 April 1897.
The monsoon lasts from June to October, with moderate rainfall and temperatures ranging from 22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F). Most of the 722 mm (28.4 inches) of annual rainfall in the city fall between June and September, and July is the wettest month of the year. Hailstorms are also common in this region.
Winter begins in November; November in particular is referred to as the Rosy Cold (literal translation) (Marathi: गुलाबी थंडी). The daytime temperature hovers around 28 °C (82 °F) while night temperature is below 10 °C (50 °F) for most of December and January, often dropping to 5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F). The lowest temperature ever recorded was 1.7 °C (35 °F) on 17 January 1935.
| [hide]Climate data for Pune |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °C (°F) | 33.8
(92.8) | 36.2
(97.2) | 39.8
(103.6) | 42.3
(108.1) | 41.7
(107.1) | 39.8
(103.6) | 33.7
(92.7) | 31.6
(88.9) | 35.3
(95.5) | 36.7
(98.1) | 34.0
(93.2) | 32.8
(91) | 42.3
(108.1) |
|---|
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.9
(85.8) | 31.9
(89.4) | 35.4
(95.7) | 37.7
(99.9) | 36.9
(98.4) | 31.7
(89.1) | 28.4
(83.1) | 27.4
(81.3) | 29.4
(84.9) | 31.4
(88.5) | 30.1
(86.2) | 28.9
(84) | 31.59
(88.86) |
|---|
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.5
(68.9) | 22.0
(71.6) | 25.6
(78.1) | 28.8
(83.8) | 29.7
(85.5) | 27.4
(81.3) | 25.3
(77.5) | 24.5
(76.1) | 25.1
(77.2) | 25.0
(77) | 22.3
(72.1) | 20.2
(68.4) | 24.7
(76.46) |
|---|
| Average low °C (°F) | 11.0
(51.8) | 12.1
(53.8) | 15.8
(60.4) | 19.9
(67.8) | 22.4
(72.3) | 22.9
(73.2) | 22.2
(72) | 21.6
(70.9) | 20.8
(69.4) | 18.5
(65.3) | 14.4
(57.9) | 11.5
(52.7) | 17.76
(63.96) |
|---|
| Record low °C (°F) | 4.8
(40.6) | 5.2
(41.4) | 8.4
(47.1) | 12.3
(54.1) | 14.7
(58.5) | 16.8
(62.2) | 19.5
(67.1) | 17.8
(64) | 16.0
(60.8) | 10.0
(50) | 6.0
(42.8) | 4.5
(40.1) | 4.5
(40.1) |
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| Precipitation mm (inches) | 0
(0) | 3
(0.12) | 2
(0.08) | 11
(0.43) | 40
(1.57) | 138
(5.43) | 163
(6.42) | 129
(5.08) | 155
(6.1) | 68
(2.68) | 28
(1.1) | 4
(0.16) | 741
(29.17) |
|---|
| Avg. precipitation days | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 17.0 | 16.2 | 10.9 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 67.8 |
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| % humidity | 56 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 48 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 78 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 59.3 |
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| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 291.4 | 282.8 | 300.7 | 303.0 | 316.2 | 186.0 | 120.9 | 111.6 | 177.0 | 248.0 | 270.0 | 288.3 | 2,895.9 |
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Source: NOAA (1971–1990)
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