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Kota Weather Editorial Team

The Kota Weather team writes from Kota and builds every guide on official IMD climate data, with sources listed on each page.

The Chambal River at Kota Barrage at dusk, with the thermal power station chimneys beyond

Climate and seasons Kota Barrage and the Chambal flood season Why the Chambal rises at Kota in August and September, how the dams and Kota Barrage work together, who announces gate openings, and how to stay safe nearby. October 17, 2026

A boat on the Chambal River on a foggy winter sunrise

Climate and seasons Kota fog: winter fog, haze and low visibility explained Kota fog explained with IMD 1991-2020 tables: how many fog days Kota gets, when morning visibility drops, how fog differs from haze, and safe travel tips. October 17, 2026

The Chambal River bending through a green gorge at Garadia Mahadev near Kota

Travel by weather Kota itinerary by weather: plans for winter, summer and monsoon Kota itineraries for one, two and three days, timed around the weather: winter plans, summer plans built around the heat, and monsoon plans with backups. October 17, 2026

The Chambal riverbank near Kota Barrage under a cloudy sky, with birds in flight

Climate and seasons Kota thunderstorms: when storms come and how often Kota thunderstorms in numbers from IMD 1991-2020 tables: about 22 thunder days a year, mostly June to September, plus hail and dust storm days and safety tips. October 17, 2026

Monsoon rain clouds over a lake in Rajasthan

Forecast and warnings Kota lightning safety: thunderstorms, alerts and staying safe Kota lightning safety: when thunderstorms peak, how to get IMD nowcasts and Damini app alerts, and what to do indoors, outdoors, on the road or in the fields. October 17, 2026

Illuminated Eiffel Tower replica at Seven Wonders Park in Kota at night

Travel by weather Kota tourist season: festivals, crowds and weather When is the Kota tourist season? How festivals like the Dussehra Mela, crowds and weather line up through the year, so you can time your Kota trip well. October 17, 2026

Illuminated Eiffel Tower replica at Seven Wonders Park in Kota at night

Climate and seasons Kota vs Ajmer weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Ajmer weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota gets 43 percent more rain and is about 2 C hotter in May, while Ajmer has slightly cooler nights. October 17, 2026

Passengers on a platform beside a train at Kota railway station

Climate and seasons Kota vs Agra weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Agra weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: similar daytime heat, but Agra's nights are about 4 C colder, its air more humid and its winters far foggier. October 17, 2026

A boat on the Chambal River on a foggy winter sunrise

Climate and seasons Kota vs Chandigarh weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Chandigarh weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is about 5 C warmer from November to May, while Chandigarh has foggier, wetter winters. October 17, 2026

Devotees outside the old stone Kansua Shiva temple in Kota

Climate and seasons Kota vs Gwalior weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Gwalior weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: near-identical daytime heat and rain totals, but Gwalior's winter nights are colder, calmer and foggier. October 17, 2026

Jagmandir pavilion on Kishore Sagar lake in Kota at dusk

Climate and seasons Kota vs Kolkata weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Kolkata weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is 7 C hotter in May but far drier, while Kolkata gets over twice the rain and humid air all year. October 17, 2026

The Chambal River bending through a green gorge at Garadia Mahadev near Kota

Climate and seasons Kota vs Ranchi weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Ranchi weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is nearly 6 C hotter in May and June, while Ranchi gets 1,405 mm of rain and many more storms. October 17, 2026

Jagmandir pavilion on Kishore Sagar lake in Kota at dusk

Climate and seasons Kota weather in October: the start of the dry season Kota weather in October from IMD 1991-2020 tables: warm 34.6 C days, nights cooling to 22.3 C, little rain, clear skies, calm air and festival-season tips. October 17, 2026

Abheda Mahal in Kota, a yellow palace beside a pond

Travel by weather What to pack for Kota, season by season What to pack for Kota in winter, summer and the monsoon: clothing, footwear, health and travel essentials matched to Kota's real heat, rain and dust. October 17, 2026

The Garh palace complex in Kota under a clear blue winter sky

Climate and seasons Kota cloud cover by month: when skies are clear and when they are grey Kota cloud cover by month from IMD 1991-2020 tables: clear-sky and overcast days, mean cloud in oktas, and the best months for clear skies and stargazing. October 16, 2026

Orange evening sky over Kota with power station chimneys on the skyline

Climate and seasons Kota sunrise and sunset times through the year Kota sunrise and sunset times for 2026 by month, with first light, day length and the earliest and latest dates, plus how to plan sightseeing and study hours. October 16, 2026

The Chambal River at Kota Barrage at dusk, with the thermal power station chimneys beyond

Climate and seasons Kota vs Ahmedabad weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Ahmedabad weather using IMD 1991-2020 normals: Ahmedabad has warmer winters and muggier heat, Kota hotter May nights. Similar rain, month table, tips. October 16, 2026

Jagmandir pavilion on Kishore Sagar lake in Kota at dusk

Climate and seasons Kota vs Bhopal weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Bhopal weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Bhopal gets about 35 percent more rain and a cooler, cloudier monsoon; Kota has hotter summer nights. October 16, 2026

View of the Chambal riverfront in Kota through carved sandstone arches

Climate and seasons Kota vs Hyderabad weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Hyderabad weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: near-identical yearly means, but Kota has a hotter May-June and a colder winter, Hyderabad longer rains. October 16, 2026

Passengers on a platform beside a train at Kota railway station

Climate and seasons Kota vs Delhi weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Delhi weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is hotter in summer and milder in winter; Delhi has far more fog and colder nights. Travel tips inside. October 16, 2026

Abheda Mahal in Kota, a yellow palace beside a pond

Climate and seasons Kota vs Jodhpur weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Jodhpur weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Jodhpur gets less than half Kota's rain and has warmer winter days, colder nights and hotter autumns. October 16, 2026

The Chambal River bending through a green gorge at Garadia Mahadev near Kota

Climate and seasons Kota vs Indore weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Indore weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Indore has a cooler monsoon and milder nights, Kota a hotter summer. Month table, rain, wind and travel tips. October 16, 2026

A boat on the Chambal River on a foggy winter sunrise

Climate and seasons Kota vs Lucknow weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Lucknow weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota's nights are warmer, while Lucknow has colder winters and about 52 fog days a year. Travel tips. October 16, 2026

Monsoon rain clouds over a lake in Rajasthan

Climate and seasons Kota vs Mumbai weather: what changes when you move inland Kota vs Mumbai weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Mumbai gets three times the rain and mild winters; Kota has a 42.6 C May and cool January nights. Tips here. October 16, 2026

Hazy orange sunset over Kota on a hot evening

Climate and seasons Kota vs Patna weather: what students from Bihar should expect Kota vs Patna weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota's summer is hotter but far drier; Patna is wetter, more humid and foggier. Tips for moving to Kota. October 16, 2026

The Garh palace complex in Kota under a clear blue winter sky

Climate and seasons Kota vs Sikar weather for students and families Kota vs Sikar weather with IMD 1991-2020 normals: Sikar has far colder winter nights and less rain, Kota hotter spring nights. A guide for students and parents. October 16, 2026

View of the Chambal riverfront in Kota through carved sandstone arches

Climate and seasons Kota weather by time of day: mornings, afternoons and evenings Kota weather by time of day from IMD 1991-2020 tables: 08:30 and 17:30 temperature, humidity and calm air for each month, and the best hours to go out in Kota. October 16, 2026

Kota Barrage control building with birds flying over the Chambal

Forecast and warnings Kota weather station: where Kota's official weather numbers come from The Kota weather station explained: IMD observatory 42452, what it measures and when, how to read its 1991-2020 normals, and how to get official weather data. October 16, 2026

The Chambal River bending through a green gorge at Garadia Mahadev near Kota

Forecast and warnings Kota agromet advisory: where farmers get weather-based crop advice Kota agromet advisory guide: how to find IMD district agromet bulletins, use the Meghdoot and Mausam apps, and read the Kota farm calendar against IMD normals. October 15, 2026

The Chambal riverbank near Kota Barrage under a cloudy sky, with birds in flight

Climate and seasons Kota air pressure: how barometric pressure changes through the year Kota air pressure by month from IMD 1991-2020 tables: station pressure peaks in winter and dips in the monsoon. Why apps show higher values, explained. October 15, 2026