Best time to visit Bikaner, India

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The best time to visit Bikaner is October

Bikaner is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, October is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 42℃ (107℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 44℃ (111℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 9℃ (48℉).

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Bikaner, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Bikaner falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in December instead.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Bikaner, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

December

Most daylight

May

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Bikaner seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bikaner as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bikaner is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Bikaner

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bikaner for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Bikaner climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bikaner for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Bikaner in January

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 34%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in January, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Bikaner in February

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 30%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Bikaner in March

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 24%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Bikaner in April

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 18%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 4 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Bikaner in May

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 19%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Bikaner in June

  • Average temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 3 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Bikaner in July

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average high temperature: 39℃ (102℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average humidity: 42%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Bikaner in August

  • Average temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 10 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Bikaner in September

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 39%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.

Bikaner in October

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 24%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Bikaner in November

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 26%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Bikaner in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 28%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bikaner in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Bikaner is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 42℃ (107℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Bikaner is generally around December. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in December first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Bikaner is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Bikaner, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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