Bhopal in May
Madhya Pradesh, India
May heat (42-46°C) makes outdoor sightseeing physically unsafe for most travellers
May Bhopal is an oven. The lakes drop, the air shimmers, and Bhimbetka's rock shelters become actual ovens. Hard pass.
The May story
Do not visit
Why May scores 2.0/10
Weather
Extreme heat
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak winter — lake city at its best |
| February | 10.0/10 | February is ideal for walking Bhopal's old city. |
| March | 8.0/10 | March is the last comfortable month before heat takes over. |
| April | 4.0/10 | Hot |
| Mayviewing | 2.0/10 | Extreme heat |
| June | 2.0/10 | Pre-monsoon hell |
| July | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 6.0/10 | September Bhopal is emerald but damp. The upper lake is at maximum and the boat rides are dramatic with monsoon clouds. |
| October | 10.0/10 | Post-monsoon perfection |
| November | 10.0/10 | November is Bhopal's gentleman month. Warm days, cool evenings, the lakes calm enough to mirror the skyline. |
| December | 10.0/10 | December brings genuine cold to the lake city. |
How to reach Bhopal
Airport
Raja Bhoj Airport
Rail
Bhopal Junction
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