Climate of Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Point-value climate at Ranchi (Jharkhand, India). Population approximately 1,044,000.
Located in Jharkhand, India, Ranchi has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 1,044,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.8°C / 62.2°F in January to 30.6°C / 87.1°F in May, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 353 mm / 13.9 in (July) — about 1394 mm / 54.9 in across the year. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ranchi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8°C62.2°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.8°C67.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 29.1°C84.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.6°C87.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| June | 28.8°C83.8°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 353 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 342 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 20.3°C68.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17°C62.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ranchi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. Ranchi's warmest month is May at an average of 30.6°C / 87.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ranchi?
Ranchi, in Jharkhand, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.8°C / 62.2°F in January to 30.6°C / 87.1°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1394 mm / 54.9 in, with the wettest month being July (353 mm / 13.9 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Ranchi in May?
The average temperature in Ranchi in May is 30.6°C / 87.1°F, with rainfall of about 44 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ranchi?
The driest month in Ranchi is December, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17°C / 62.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Ranchi?
The wettest month in Ranchi is July, with approximately 353 mm / 13.9 in of average monthly rainfall.