Caution
Bhubaneswar in May
Odisha, India
One of India's hottest cities in May — avoid outdoor heritage
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent NH-16. public transport: Biju Patnaik Airport with daily flights. Major railway junction.. from nearest city: Kolkata 440km (7h), Vizag 350km (6h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. note: Full medical infrastructure — AIIMS campus. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple city PS. nearest hospital: AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Capital Hospital, KIMS
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Major city — full facilities, Multiple temples with different stories, Caves exploration at Khandagiri, Good hospitals, Family restaurants
Elevation
45m — Low altitude, no issues
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 | 5/5 | Peak — perfect temple walking weather |
| February | 5/5 | February at Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves is perfect — cool air, clear Jain carvings |
| March | 4/5 | Good — Ugadi festivities |
| April | 3/5 | The open temple grounds bake — early morning… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 3/5 | The first rains bring relief to the sun-baked… |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon Lingaraj is atmospheric — wet stone… |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| September | 4/5 | September buzzes with Durga Puja preparation — the city… |
| October | 5/5 | October Durga Puja in Bhubaneswar is spectacular — illuminated pandals everywhere |
| November | 5/5 | November Temple City is perfect — cool air reveals every carved detail |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kolkata 440km (7h), Vizag 350km (6h). Roads: Excellent NH-16. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Biju Patnaik Airport with daily flights. Major railway junction.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
45m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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