Jagannath Temple, Puri
Puri, India
The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple located in the city of Puri, India. Dedicated to Jagannath and attributed to the creator Indradyumna, this site is a Monument of National Importance. Built in the distinctive Kalinga style of architecture, it sits at an elevation of 1 meter. It is recognized as one of the most looked-up sights in India.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months of December and January, which see daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 18 °C, with minimal rain. February is also suitable, with highs of 29 °C and limited rainfall. Conditions become increasingly wet from May onward. The monsoon season brings heavy rain, reaching 372 mm over 28 days in August and 315 mm in July, making travel more difficult during these months.
The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, located 50 km from the temple. The site is situated 1311 km from New Delhi. Visitors can combine a trip to the temple with visits to nearby landmarks, including the Konark Sun Temple, located 30.3 km away, and the Lingaraja Temple, which is 48.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is August, with about 372 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 88 | 220 | 315 | 372 | 283 | 185 | 64 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
