Rajasthan climate |
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The geography of Rajasthan is characterized by variable climatic conditions. The weather in Rajasthan is classified into four regions such as pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon and the winter. The average temperature in winter varies between 8 to 28 degree centigrade, and in the summer, it escalates up to about 25 to 46 degree centigrade.
The climate of Rajasthan varies
greatly throughout the state. It is very hot and dry in
summer in the desert areas, where dust storms also occur,
while it is very cold during the winters. To the west of the Aravali range, the
weather is characterized by low rainfall with erratic
distribution, extremes of diurnal and annual temperatures, low
humidity and high wind velocity. While in the east of the
Aravali range, the weather is characterized by relatively low
wind velocity and high humidity with better rainfall. The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four
seasons namely Summers, Monsoon, Post Monsoon and Winter.
The summer season is the hottest season and extends from April to June.
In summers, the temperature is very high, ranging from 32
degree Celsius to 46 degree Celsius and an average temperature of 38 degree Celsius.
During this season, Rajasthan's only hill station, Mt Abu. registers the lowest temperatures.
During the day time the winds blow from the west and sometimes carry dust storms.
These winds are known as 'Loo'. In summers, you should wear light
cotton clothes.
The Monsoon season extends from July to
September. During this season the temperature drops, but humidity
increases. The temperature ranges from 35 degree Celsius to 40 degree
Celsius. 90% of rains occur during this period.
The Winter season extends from December to March. There is slight precipitation in the north and
north eastern region of the state and light winds blow from the north and
north east. The
temperature ranges from 4 Degree Celsius to 28 Degree Celsius. In
some parts of Rajasthan the temperature may drop to 0 degree
Celsius for example in Churu. In Mount Abu it is even below 0 degree
Celsius. In winters, you should wear woolen clothes.
The rainfall also varies throughout the state of Rajasthan.
Most of the rainfall (60-80%) is received with the South west monsoon in the period from July to September. The average number of rainy days vary from 6 to 42 depending on the aridity of the
area.
Though the average annual rainfall ranges between 200-400 mm, it is as low as 150 mm in extreme arid zones and as high as 1000 mm in the south eastern part of
Rajasthan. Some parts of the western Rajasthan receives very little
rain, on an average only 100 mm per year. The Aravalli range
receives a higher rainfall and lower temperatures throughout the
year. While, the south western part of Rajasthan receives a higher
rainfall and more humidity.
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