Sambalpur's climactic conditions are generally extreme. This city has hot summers temperature rising to 40 degrees Celsius and very cold winters when temperature even falls to 1 degree Celsius and heavy rainfall during the rainy season. The best time to visit the town is from September-March.
| Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27°/ 14° | 2 days |
| February | 28°/ 15° | 4 days |
| March | 33°/ 20° | 5 days |
| April | 37°/ 22° | 7 days |
| May | 42°/ 26° | 1 days |
| June | 38°/ 27° | 15 days |
| July | 31°/ 24° | 27 days |
| August | 29°/ 24° | 27 days |
| September | 30°/ 24° | 25 days |
| October | 30°/ 22° | 14 days |
| November | 30°/ 18° | 0 days |
| December | 28°/ 15° | 2 days |