Chandīgarh Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Chandīgarh, Chandigarh, India is 30°C (86°F), with daytime highs ranging from 19°C (66°F) in January to 39°C (102°F) in May. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chandīgarh compares to cities worldwide.

The climate in Chandīgarh is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 25°C (77°F) in May to 8°C (46°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chandīgarh by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. May, the warmest month of the year, receives 300 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Chandīgarh's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Chandīgarh, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 66%, considered high. In May, the warmest month, temperatures average 39°C (102°F) with 48% humidity, conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.

For more on Chandīgarh's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Chandīgarh climate page.