Chandīgarh Climate by Month
The temperature in Chandīgarh can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Chandīgarh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Chandīgarh experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 844 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 208 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 7.5 mm over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Chandīgarh varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Chandīgarh.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Chandīgarh in India
During the months of February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 208 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 300 hours of sunshine.
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