Chandigarh climate
Chandigarh (Chandigarh, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C76 °F, and about 1,053 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chandigarh climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 745 | 1456 | 351.4 |
| Feb | 2474 | 1050 | 1762 | 391.5 |
| Mar | 3085 | 1559 | 2272 | 361.4 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2170 | 2984 | 271.1 |
| May | 41106 | 2679 | 3392 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 41105 | 2883 | 3494 | 1365.3 |
| Jul | 3596 | 2780 | 3188 | 27911 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 27711 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1576.2 |
| Oct | 3087 | 1864 | 2475 | 120.5 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1355 | 2067 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2271 | 948 | 1559 | 120.5 |
| Year | 41106 | 745 | 2576 | 1,05341 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 44% | 3.2 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 45% | 43% | 4.3 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 38% | 37% | 5.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 29% | 47% | 6.6 | 12:53 |
| May | 25% | 44% | 7.2 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 38% | 50% | 6.7 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 66% | 64% | 5.6 | 13:57 |
| Aug | 77% | 61% | 5.4 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 72% | 34% | 5.5 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 52% | 14% | 5.2 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 43% | 24% | 4.1 | 10:33 |
| Dec | 42% | 31% | 3.3 | 10:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chandigarh is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.7 °C37.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,053 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 68% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–December. The wettest month is July (279 mm11 in), the driest is November (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 25% in May to 77% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in September to 9 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chandigarh
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 6 mm0.2 in to 39 mm1.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C96 °F and very wet (279 mm11 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chandigarh
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C50 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3085 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1559 to 26 °C79 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 2578 to 28 °C83 °F, about 231 mm9.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1355 to 23 °C73 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Chandigarh compares
The nearest larger place is Ludhiana, about 91 km to the west. Compared with it, Chandigarh is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler. It receives 60% more precipitation (1,053 mm41 in vs 660 mm26 in). The difference is largest in August (2.4 °C4.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Chandigarh is the 345th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 155th wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa), Narowal (Pakistan, Cwa) and Shakargarh (Pakistan, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Panchkula (pop. 211,355), Ambala (pop. 195,153), Mohali (pop. 166,864) and Ambala Sadar (pop. 104,974). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Chandigarh, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Shimla 55 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,093 mm43 in
- Climate in Patiala 58 km · 25 °C77 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Climate in Yamuna Nagar 83 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Climate in Thanesar 85 km · 25 °C77 °F · 915 mm36 in
- Climate in Maler Kotla 90 km · 25 °C78 °F · 566 mm22 in
- Climate in Ludhiana 91 km · 25 °C77 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Climate in Kaithal 110 km · 25 °C78 °F · 638 mm25 in
- Climate in Phagwara 111 km · 25 °C78 °F · 660 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chandigarh?
June is the warmest month in Chandigarh. Its average high is 41 °C (105 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chandigarh?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 20 °C (68 °F) and its average low is 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chandigarh?
July is the wettest month with about 279 mm (11.0 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 424 m, while Chandigarh lies at about 351 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.