Bhubaneswar Weather

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa and is a thriving centre of art and culture. It is also known as the temple city of India, housing more than 500 temples. The city is surrounded by dense canopy of the picturesque forests of Chandaka and the Nandankanan. This along with an abundance of in-city greenery and an efficient civic body makes it one of the cleanest and greenest cities of India today. Being the largest city of Orissa, Bhubaneswar is a centre of economic and religious importance in the region. Just like the rest of Orissa, Bhubaneswar experiences tropical climate. The summer season gets very hot with the average maximum temperature going slightly above 40? Celsius. The winters in Bhubaneshwar are chilly, but not extremely cold and the place gets relief from the hot climate during monsoons. The summer season in Bhubaneswar starts in March and stretches till June. The heat from the sun gets really harsh and the temperatures soar very high during this time. The maximum temperature goes well above 40? Celsius and is not advisable for tourists to travel at this time. The monsoon season in July and lasts till October. The city receives approximately 1450 mm of rainfall. The weather in this season is quite pleasant, though it may be a little sticky because of the humidity. By the mid October, southwest monsoons withdraw from this region completely. The coastal areas of the state usually experience cyclone and tornado during this season. The winter season lasts for a really long time, starting in October and extending till February. The weather during these five months is quite chilly, though not freezing, and the minimum temperature dips to as low as 7? Celsius. The best time to visit the city would be during the months of October to march when the weather is pleasant and cool.