Dhanbad climate
Dhanbad (Jharkhand, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,265 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dhanbad climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 847 | 1660 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1254 | 2068 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 3392 | 1864 | 2578 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2373 | 3188 | 321.2 |
| May | 40104 | 2678 | 3391 | 773.0 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2780 | 3189 | 1997.9 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 32213 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2576 | 2882 | 28311 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 2168.5 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2068 | 2476 | 813.2 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1049 | 1661 | 60.2 |
| Year | 40104 | 847 | 2577 | 1,26550 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 18% | 3.8 | 10:49 |
| Feb | 52% | 19% | 4.8 | 11:20 |
| Mar | 40% | 26% | 5.7 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 36% | 31% | 6.3 | 12:41 |
| May | 46% | 49% | 6.1 | 13:17 |
| Jun | 64% | 75% | 5.2 | 13:36 |
| Jul | 83% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:28 |
| Aug | 87% | 84% | 4.5 | 12:57 |
| Sep | 87% | 72% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 80% | 38% | 4.5 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 72% | 18% | 4.1 | 10:57 |
| Dec | 67% | 16% | 3.5 | 10:40 |
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 Dhanbad is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.3 °C31.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,265 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 65% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (322 mm13 in), the driest is November (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 36% in April to 87% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dhanbad
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (322 mm13 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Dhanbad
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2373 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C54 °F, about 11 mm0.4 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.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3392 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1864 to 26 °C78 °F, about 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2576 to 27 °C80 °F, about 268 mm11 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 2678 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1458 to 24 °C75 °F, about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Dhanbad compares
Compared with Jamshedpur, about 113 km to the south, Dhanbad is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler and receives 14% less precipitation (1,265 mm50 in vs 1,476 mm58 in). The difference is largest in February (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Dhanbad is the 330th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 100th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Bharatpur (Nepal, Cwa), Lahan (Nepal, Cwa) and Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Phusro (pop. 185,555). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Dhanbad, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bokaro 32 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,392 mm55 in
- Giridih 45 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
- Asansol 58 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Jamuria 67 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,404 mm55 in
- Deoghar 82 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,210 mm48 in
- Bankura 91 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Durgapur 95 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,367 mm54 in
- Hazaribagh 111 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,218 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dhanbad?
May is the warmest month in Dhanbad, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dhanbad?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dhanbad?
July is the wettest month with about 322 mm (12.7 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Dhanbad?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
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 — most of all 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.