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The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into
four seasons: Summers, Monsoon, Post-Monsoon and winter.
A summer, which extends from April to June,
is the hottest season, with temperatures ranging from 32 degree
C to 45 degree C. In western Rajasthan the temp may rise to 48
degree C, particularly in May and June. At this time,
Rajasthan's only hill station, Mt Abu registers the lowest
temperatures. In the desert regions, the temperature drops at
night. Prevailing winds are from the west and sometimes carry
dust storms (we call them aandhi)
The second season Monsoon extends from July
to September, temp drops, but humidity increases, even when
there is slight drop in the temp (35 degree C to 40 degree C).
90% of rains occur during this period.
The Post-monsoon period is from October to
November. The average maximum temperature is 33 degree C to 38
degree C, and the minimum is between 18 degree C and 20 degree
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The fourth season is Winter or the cold
season, from December to March. There is a marked variation in
maximum and minimum temperatures, and regional variations across
the state. January is the coolest month of the year. And temp
may drop to 0 degree C in some cities of Rajasthan, like Churu.
There is slight precipitation in the north and northeastern
region of the state, and light winds, predominantly from the
north and northeast. At this time, relative humidity ranges from
50% to 60% in the morning, and 25% to 35% in the afternoon.
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