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Raigarh, Chhattisgarh Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh?
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh gets 1192 mm of precipitation a year over about 81 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 28°C in January to 41°C in May. July is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 13° | 29° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 23° | 39° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 21° | 32° |
How much rain does Raigarh get?
Raigarh gets 1192 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 81 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 69% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 344 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 19.
Raigarh weather by month
Raigarh weather in January
In January, Raigarh averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 35°C (2009) and the record low is 6°C (2023).
Raigarh weather in February
In February, Raigarh averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 8°C (2021).
Raigarh weather in March
In March, Raigarh averages a high of 36°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (1996) and the record low is 11°C (1984).
Raigarh weather in April
In April, Raigarh averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 48°C (2000) and the record low is 17°C (2009).
Raigarh weather in May
In May, Raigarh averages a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 48°C (1998) and the record low is 19°C (1987).
Raigarh weather in June
In June, Raigarh averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 47°C (1998) and the record low is 16°C (1973).
Raigarh weather in July
In July, Raigarh averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 344 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (1982) and the record low is 20°C (1999).
Raigarh weather in August
In August, Raigarh averages a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 329 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 22°C (1999).
Raigarh weather in September
In September, Raigarh averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 183 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 20°C (1995).
Raigarh weather in October
In October, Raigarh averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1978) and the record low is 13°C (1981).
Raigarh weather in November
In November, Raigarh averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (1976) and the record low is 10°C (1975).
Raigarh weather in December
In December, Raigarh averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 6°C (2021).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Raigarh
February is the sunniest month in Raigarh, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 9%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 53% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Raigarh is sunnier than 58% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 86% and is lowest in April at 39%.
Raigarh has about 107 days a year above 32°C. Raigarh is cooler than 59% of India.
Raigarh weather records
These records cover JHARSUGUDA during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Raigarh station is 48°C, on May 28, 1998. The coldest is 6°C, on January 11, 2011.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 224 mm of precipitation, on August 16, 2012.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Raigarh
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 13°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 23°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 21°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 28° | 22 mm | 2 | 60% | 79% | 35° | 6° |
| February | 16° | 31° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 46% | 82% | 38° | 8° |
| March | 19° | 36° | 13 mm | 2 | 43% | 78% | 43° | 11° |
| April | 24° | 39° | 21 mm | 3 | 39% | 72% | 48° | 17° |
| May | 27° | 41° | 24 mm | 4 | 47% | 63% | 48° | 19° |
| June | 26° | 37° | 156 mm | 10 | 64% | 28% | 47° | 16° |
| July | 25° | 32° | 344 mm | 19 | 85% | 9% | 42° | 20° |
| August | 25° | 31° | 329 mm | 19 | 86% | 9% | 38° | 22° |
| September | 24° | 32° | 183 mm | 13 | 84% | 13% | 39° | 20° |
| October | 22° | 32° | 53 mm | 5 | 74% | 55% | 39° | 13° |
| November | 17° | 31° | 18 mm | 2 | 64% | 72% | 36° | 10° |
| December | 12° | 28° | 20 mm | 2 | 62% | 72% | 33° | 6° |
Station: JHARSUGUDA, 71 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Raigarh climate questions
How much rain does Raigarh get?
Raigarh gets 1192 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 81 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Raigarh?
July is the wettest month in Raigarh, with 344 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Raigarh have a year?
Raigarh has about 81 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 19.
What is the hottest month in Raigarh?
May is the warmest month in Raigarh, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Raigarh?
January is the coldest month in Raigarh, with an average low of 12°C.
What is the record high temperature in Raigarh?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Raigarh station is 48°C, set on May 28, 1998. The record low is 6°C, on January 11, 2011.
What is the sunniest month in Raigarh?
February is the sunniest month in Raigarh, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.