Jharkhand Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jharkhand, India in May.

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Rānchī Jamshedpur Deoghar Dhanbād

Planning a trip to Jharkhand, India this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Jharkhand in May

Jharkhand, India is a region in India. May in Jharkhand generally has very hot temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Rānchī. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Jharkhand, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Jharkhand, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rānchī with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Deoghar with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Jharkhand by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jharkhand — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rānchī)

January24°C (75°F) February28°C (82°F) March33°C (91°F) April37°C (99°F) May38°C (100°F) This monthJune35°C (95°F) July31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jharkhand in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jharkhand.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jharkhand

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Jharkhand, India?

Temperature range in Jharkhand (May)

Precipitation variation in Jharkhand (May)

Rānchī

In May Rānchī generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rānchī →

Jamshedpur

In May Jamshedpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jamshedpur →

Deoghar

In May Deoghar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Deoghar →

Dhanbād

In May Dhanbād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dhanbād →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jharkhand, in India.

In our records: India May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in India reached 50°C (122°F) in Ahmedabad on May 19, 2016.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jharkhand in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rānchī 38°C (100°F) 25°C (77°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Jamshedpur 39°C (102°F) 27°C (81°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Deoghar 38°C (100°F) 26°C (79°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Dhanbād 39°C (102°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Jharkhand weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jharkhand, India in May?

Expect poor weather across Jharkhand, India in May. The popular destination of Rānchī averages 38°C (100°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Jharkhand, India in May?

In Rānchī, the average daytime high in May is 38°C (100°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Jharkhand, India get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Jharkhand, India. Rānchī averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Jharkhand, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rānchī, May may not be the ideal time to visit Jharkhand, India.

On average, the best time to visit Jharkhand, India is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rānchī. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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