PICT has a tropical wet and dry climate with average temperatures between 20 °C to 28 °C (68 °F to 82 °F). During summer, the maximum temperatures range from 30 °C to 38 °C (86 °F to 100 °F). The city almost receives heavy thundershower in May (and humidity remains high). Even during the hottest months, the nights are usually cool due to Pune's high altitude.
The monsoon lasts with moderate rainfall and temperatures range from 22 °C to 28 °C (72 °F to 82 °F). Winter begins in November. November in particular is referred to as the Rosy Cold (literal translation). The daytime temperatures hover around 28 °C (82 °F) while night temperature is below 10 °C (50 °F) for most of December and January, often dropping to 5 °C to 6 °C (41 °F to 43 °F).