Summers
Lying South of the Tropic of Cancer, the city enjoys tropical climate. The summer months last from March to June in Puri. The climate in summers becomes somewhat unbearable especially for the people visiting from cold regions as the mercury rises to 36oC and the days are invariably hot and hot winds blow. The summer temperature dips to a minimum of 27oC - 28oC only. If there is sudden rainfall then the humidity in the city rises due to the presence of the sea.
Monsoons
The monsoon months of June to September receive a good and continuous amount of Rainfall in Puri. With the onset of Monsoon the city sometimes experiences heavy spells of rain due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. The climate becomes extremely humid during monsoons. If visiting the city during this season one would be continuously sweating due to the rise in humidity levels. The sea also becomes turbulent during monsoons and many a times the beaches are closed down or people are advised to not to go there. The month of July receives the heaviest rainfall and the local water bodies even get flooded during this time.
Winter
The period between October to February is an ideal time to visit Puri and enjoy the pleasant weather. The winter season is not severe in this holy city. One probably needs to put on some light wool clothes at night but otherwise it is a pleasure to be here in Puri during this time of the year. The temperature does not dip down below 15oC here. The tourists mostly plan a visit to Puri in the Christmas holidays to enjoy their stay to the fullest at this beach city
