Chandannagar, West Bengal Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Chandannagar, West Bengal gets 1249 mm of precipitation a year over about 85 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).

Chandannagar climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Chandannagar, West Bengal has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 26°C in January to 36°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.

How much rain does Chandannagar get?

Chandannagar gets 1249 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 85 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 73% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 274 mm. December is the driest, with 9 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 18.

Chandannagar weather by month

Chandannagar weather in January

In January, Chandannagar averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (1973) and the record low is 7°C (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chandannagar weather in February

In February, Chandannagar averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The February record high is 37°C (2006) and the record low is 7°C (1974).

Chandannagar weather in March

In March, Chandannagar averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is 12°C (1993).

Chandannagar weather in April

In April, Chandannagar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The April record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (1990).

Chandannagar weather in May

In May, Chandannagar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The May record high is 47°C (1979) and the record low is 12°C (1973).

Chandannagar weather in June

In June, Chandannagar averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 172 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The June record high is 44°C (1979) and the record low is 16°C (1977).

Chandannagar weather in July

In July, Chandannagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 274 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (1982) and the record low is 23°C (1978).

Chandannagar weather in August

In August, Chandannagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 272 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 8% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (1981) and the record low is 21°C (1986).

Chandannagar weather in September

In September, Chandannagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 205 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (1973) and the record low is 22°C (2008).

Chandannagar weather in October

In October, Chandannagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (2002).

Chandannagar weather in November

In November, Chandannagar averages a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The November record high is 35°C (1981) and the record low is 8°C (1976).

Chandannagar weather in December

In December, Chandannagar averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The December record high is 32°C (2015) and the record low is 8°C (2012).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Chandannagar

February is the sunniest month in Chandannagar, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest, at 8%. Over the year the sun shines about 49% of daylight hours. Chandannagar is cloudier than 51% of India.

Humidity peaks in August at 86% and is lowest in March at 66%.

Chandannagar has about 147 days a year above 32°C. Chandannagar is hotter than 65% of India.

Chandannagar weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Chandannagar station is 47°C, on May 17, 1979. The coldest is 7°C, on January 9, 2013.

The wettest day on record brought 383 mm of rain, on June 6, 1984.

27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Chandannagar

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 14°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 24°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 23°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January19 mm277%77%33°
February17 mm369%78%37°
March27 mm266%70%41°12°
April37 mm468%66%42°16°
May85 mm676%53%47°12°
June172 mm1281%19%44°16°
July274 mm1884%9%39°23°
August272 mm1786%8%39°21°
September205 mm1286%13%43°22°
October101 mm683%50%37°16°
November31 mm274%70%35°
December8.9 mm175%72%32°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Chandannagar climate questions

How much rain does Chandannagar get?

Chandannagar gets 1249 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 85 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Chandannagar?

July is the wettest month in Chandannagar, with 274 mm. December is the driest, with 9 mm.

How many rainy days does Chandannagar have a year?

Chandannagar has about 85 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Chandannagar?

April is the warmest month in Chandannagar, with an average high of 36°C.

What is the coldest month in Chandannagar?

January is the coldest month in Chandannagar, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Chandannagar?

The record high at the Chandannagar station is 47°C, set on May 17, 1979. The record low is 7°C, on January 9, 2013.

What is the sunniest month in Chandannagar?

February is the sunniest month in Chandannagar, with sunshine about 78% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Chandannagar?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CALCUTTA/DUM DUM (25 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CALCUTTA/DUM DUM.