Chandīgarh Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Chandīgarh. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Chandīgarh receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 844 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Chandīgarh can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 208 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.5 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C and receives 200 hours of sunshine. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Chandīgarh Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in India

The map below shows the annual precipitation across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Chandīgarh’s average annual precipitation is 844 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Chandīgarh’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chandīgarh Climate page.