Purba Medinipur Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Purba Medinipur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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30.0°C
Avg Low
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22.3°C
Avg Temp
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26.2°C
Avg Rain
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129 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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1.5 m/s
Avg Solar
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4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Purba Medinipur October Weather Overview

October is close to Purba Medinipur's year-round average, with average highs near 30°C and lows around 22.3°C (mean 26.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 129 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Purba Medinipur October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is close to Purba Medinipur's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Octobers in Purba Medinipur were 2020 and 2024 — when the month averaged 27.5°C — while the coldest was 2012 at 24.7°C. Typical October days reach 30°C with nights near 22.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.0°C→26.8°C+0.8°C
Max Temp30.4°C→30.1°C-0.3°C
Min Temp21.6°C→23.5°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

24.0°C–25.0°C1 yr (2%)
25.0°C–26.0°C15 yr (33%)
26.0°C–27.0°C24 yr (53%)
27.0°C–28.0°C5 yr (11%)

Purba Medinipur October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Purba Medinipur, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2013 with 367 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 4 mm.

Purba Medinipur October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Purba Medinipur during October averages 83%. The most humid October was 1999 at 89%, and the least humid was 1982 at 75%.

Purba Medinipur October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Purba Medinipur. The sunniest October was 1987 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 3.7.

Purba Medinipur October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Purba Medinipur during October is 1.5 m/s. The windiest October was 2005 at 1.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1982, 1997 and 2015 at 1.1 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Purba Medinipur

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Mild
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Purba Medinipur

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Purba Medinipur Weather by Month

Purba Medinipur October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.9°C25.9°C26.0°C26.3°C26.9°C+1°C
Avg High30.2°C29.8°C29.7°C30.0°C30.2°C0°C
Avg Low21.6°C22.1°C22.4°C22.6°C23.6°C+2°C
Avg Rain82 mm111 mm161 mm132 mm171 mm+88 mm

Extreme October Records in Purba Medinipur

🔥Warmest October33.3°C1998
🧊Coldest October13.8°C2012
🌧️Wettest October367 mm2013
🏜️Driest October4 mm1981
🌬️Windiest October1.9 m/s2005

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Purba Medinipur have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 13.8°C (2012) to a record high of 33.3°C (1998).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 129 mm, with a wettest year of 367 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Purba Medinipur?

A good time to visit Purba Medinipur

October is a good time to visit Purba Medinipur, with days averaging 30°C and nights around 22.3°C (mean 26.2°C, close to Purba Medinipur's yearly average) and higher rainfall. November and February are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Purba Medinipur's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Purba Medinipur Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is close to Purba Medinipur's year-round average, with average highs near 30°C and lows around 22.3°C (mean 26.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 129 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 129 mm of rainfall in Purba Medinipur, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 367 mm (2013), and the driest just 4 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 1.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 21.6°C to 23.5°C while daytime highs eased from 30.4°C to 30.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
October Weather in Purba Medinipur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.2°C26.8°C23.3°C31.9°C19.5°C193 mm86%1.6 m/s4.3
202430.3°C27.5°C24.6°C32.4°C21.9°C236 mm88%1.6 m/s3.7
202330.3°C26.5°C22.6°C32.5°C18.1°C135 mm83%1.7 m/s4.3
202229.7°C26.3°C22.9°C31.4°C17.8°C139 mm86%1.7 m/s4.7
202130.0°C27.0°C24.0°C32.8°C19.4°C215 mm87%1.5 m/s4.3
2020 🔥30.6°C27.5°C24.3°C32.8°C18.0°C107 mm87%1.3 m/s4.4
201929.7°C26.3°C22.9°C31.5°C18.4°C199 mm85%1.3 m/s4.2
201830.2°C25.9°C21.7°C32.8°C16.9°C77 mm77%1.5 m/s4.5
201730.1°C27.0°C23.9°C32.8°C20.4°C281 mm86%1.6 m/s4.1
201630.3°C26.3°C22.4°C32.5°C18.4°C73 mm83%1.3 m/s4.8
201530.7°C26.7°C22.8°C32.8°C18.1°C25 mm79%1.1 m/s4.7
201430.1°C26.2°C22.2°C32.7°C18.2°C75 mm80%1.2 m/s4.6
2013 🌧️29.2°C26.5°C23.7°C31.6°C17.3°C367 mm88%1.7 m/s3.8
2012 ❄️29.2°C24.7°C20.1°C31.9°C13.8°C52 mm84%1.8 m/s4.9
201130.6°C26.7°C22.7°C31.9°C16.8°C43 mm81%1.2 m/s4.8
201030.2°C26.7°C23.2°C32.3°C17.5°C127 mm84%1.5 m/s4.3
200929.5°C25.2°C20.8°C31.1°C15.7°C102 mm82%1.5 m/s4.9
200829.7°C25.8°C22.0°C32.1°C18.5°C108 mm83%1.6 m/s4.8
200729.5°C25.6°C21.7°C31.5°C17.3°C132 mm83%1.3 m/s4.9
200630.3°C26.5°C22.6°C32.5°C18.4°C46 mm83%1.2 m/s4.8
200529.3°C26.3°C23.4°C31.7°C20.1°C308 mm88%1.9 m/s4
200429.0°C25.2°C21.4°C31.6°C16.8°C213 mm85%1.7 m/s4.8
200329.7°C26.8°C23.8°C31.4°C18.6°C307 mm86%1.4 m/s3.8
200229.5°C25.6°C21.7°C32.0°C16.0°C81 mm81%1.4 m/s5
200129.8°C26.7°C23.6°C31.1°C19.8°C193 mm88%1.6 m/s4.8
200030.4°C26.5°C22.5°C32.2°C17.8°C121 mm83%1.4 m/s5
199929.1°C26.1°C23.2°C30.7°C18.5°C228 mm89%1.8 m/s4.4
199830.5°C27.2°C23.9°C33.3°C17.7°C159 mm86%1.4 m/s4.5
199729.9°C25.6°C21.3°C31.2°C16.9°C15 mm78%1.1 m/s5
199630.0°C25.3°C20.6°C31.5°C18.1°C142 mm79%1.5 m/s4.8
199529.5°C25.8°C22.2°C31.5°C14.3°C78 mm85%1.4 m/s4.8
199430.3°C26.0°C21.8°C31.6°C17.5°C82 mm81%1.4 m/s5.3
199329.9°C26.0°C22.2°C32.3°C15.1°C98 mm84%1.3 m/s5
199230.7°C26.3°C21.9°C32.5°C16.1°C71 mm79%1.4 m/s5.1
199129.2°C25.6°C22.0°C31.6°C17.7°C134 mm83%1.5 m/s4.6
199028.8°C25.1°C21.4°C30.5°C15.6°C99 mm83%1.7 m/s4.5
198930.1°C26.4°C22.7°C32.6°C16.1°C162 mm83%1.6 m/s5
198830.4°C25.7°C20.9°C31.4°C16.9°C56 mm79%1.6 m/s5.2
198730.5°C26.1°C21.7°C32.7°C15.9°C54 mm79%1.3 m/s5.4
198629.1°C25.1°C21.1°C31.1°C15.4°C192 mm83%1.6 m/s5.1
198529.8°C25.4°C21.1°C31.8°C16.0°C94 mm79%1.6 m/s5.1
198430.4°C26.3°C22.2°C31.9°C16.8°C61 mm82%1.5 m/s5
198330.5°C26.1°C21.8°C32.8°C16.4°C88 mm78%1.8 m/s—
198230.8°C26.4°C22.0°C32.5°C17.9°C31 mm75%1.1 m/s—
198130.4°C25.7°C20.9°C32.0°C17.1°C4 mm76%1.2 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Purba Medinipur October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Purba Medinipur in October?▼

The average high in October is around 30°C with lows near 22.3°C (mean 26.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Purba Medinipur in October?▼

October averages 129 mm of rainfall in Purba Medinipur, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 367 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest October on record in Purba Medinipur?▼

The hottest October reached 33.3°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to 13.8°C in 2012.

Has October in Purba Medinipur gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 21.6°C to 23.5°C while daytime highs eased from 30.4°C to 30.1°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a good time to visit Purba Medinipur?▼

October is close to Purba Medinipur's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 30°C daytime highs and 22.3°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Purba Medinipur?▼

Not quite — October is the 5th coolest month in Purba Medinipur, averaging 26.2°C.

What should I pack for Purba Medinipur in October?▼

For October in Purba Medinipur, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30°C and lows of 22.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Purba Medinipur humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Purba Medinipur in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 1.5 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 1.9 m/s (2005).

Which October had the most rainfall in Purba Medinipur?▼

The wettest October on record was 2013 with 367 mm. On average, October sees 129 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Purba Medinipur behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.