Climate of Chandigarh, India
Area-weighted average across Chandigarh. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chandigarh, a subdivision of India, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in June, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in to 298 mm / 11.7 in depending on the season (1019 mm / 40.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C55.2°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| February | 16°C60.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.9°C69.6°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.2°C88.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.3°C90.1°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 29.7°C85.5°F | 298 mm11.7″ | — |
| August | 28.8°C83.8°F | 269 mm10.6″ | — |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 178 mm7″ | — |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 18.7°C65.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.5°C58.1°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
The best months to visit Chandigarh, India for sunny, dry weather are February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 32.3°C / 90.1°F, and the driest is April with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Chandigarh?
Chandigarh, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1019 mm / 40.1 in, with the wettest month being July (298 mm / 11.7 in) and the driest April (7 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chandigarh?
The hottest month in Chandigarh is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 32.3°C / 90.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Chandigarh?
The coldest month in Chandigarh is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 12.9°C / 55.2°F.
When does it rain most in Chandigarh?
The wettest month in Chandigarh is July, averaging about 298 mm / 11.7 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 7 mm / 0.3 in.