Madhya Pradesh Climate

The climate of Madhya Pradesh is characterized by a monsoon weather pattern. There are three distinct seasons - summer (March to May), winter (November to February), and the intervening rainy months of the southwest monsoon (June to September).

Madhya Pradesh experiences extreme temperatures both during summer and winter. In summer, the temperature goes up to 42 degree Celsius and in winters it falls tremendously down. From March the temperature starts rising and from October the temperature starts falling. The temperature also varies from place to place in the state. The hottest place is Gwalior in summer where temperature reaches up to 42 degree Celsius while in Bhopal the temperature is close to 40 degree Celsius. The average temperature in winter hovers around 10 degree Celsius.

Madhya Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from June to September. The average rainfall varies from 112cm in eastern Madhya Pradesh to 50-62.5cm in northern and western Madhya Pradesh.

Based on its climate, Madhya Pradesh can be divided into six regions namely:


        * The Northern Plains
        * The Narmada Valley
        * The plains of Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarh is now a separate state)
        * The Hilly Region of the Vindhyas
        * The Malwa Plateau
        * The mountainous region of Bastar