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Ranchi, Jharkhand Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Ranchi, Jharkhand?
Ranchi, Jharkhand gets 1066 mm of precipitation a year over about 78 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).
Mediterranean climate
Ranchi, Jharkhand has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 24°C in January to 37°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 11° | 25° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 21° | 35° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 18° | 29° |
How much rain does Ranchi get?
Ranchi gets 1066 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 78 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 67% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 253 mm. December is the driest, with 13 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 17.
Ranchi weather by month
Ranchi weather in January
In January, Ranchi averages a high of 24°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 32°C (2009) and the record low is 1°C (1981). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ranchi weather in February
In February, Ranchi averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 34°C (2016) and the record low is 3°C (2008).
Ranchi weather in March
In March, Ranchi averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2021) and the record low is 8°C (2003).
Ranchi weather in April
In April, Ranchi averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 10°C (1990).
Ranchi weather in May
In May, Ranchi averages a high of 37°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 43°C (2017) and the record low is 16°C (2025).
Ranchi weather in June
In June, Ranchi averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 165 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (1995) and the record low is 13°C (2008).
Ranchi weather in July
In July, Ranchi averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 253 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 37°C (1982) and the record low is 19°C (2005).
Ranchi weather in August
In August, Ranchi averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 253 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2006) and the record low is 19°C (2006).
Ranchi weather in September
In September, Ranchi averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 187 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (1986) and the record low is 16°C (2012).
Ranchi weather in October
In October, Ranchi averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1985) and the record low is 10°C (1987).
Ranchi weather in November
In November, Ranchi averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 32°C (1981) and the record low is 7°C (2003).
Ranchi weather in December
In December, Ranchi averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2015) and the record low is 0°C (1973). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ranchi
February is the sunniest month in Ranchi, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 8%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 53% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ranchi is sunnier than 58% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 88% and is lowest in April at 39%.
Ranchi has about 67 days a year above 32°C. Ranchi is cooler than 86% of India.
Ranchi weather records
These records cover M.O. RANCHI during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ranchi station is 43°C, on June 1, 1995. The coldest is 0°C, on December 31, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 403 mm of precipitation, on September 4, 1993.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Ranchi
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 11°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 20°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 18°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 24° | 20 mm | 3 | 69% | 76% | 32° | 1° |
| February | 13° | 27° | 15 mm | 2 | 54% | 83% | 34° | 3° |
| March | 17° | 32° | 23 mm | 3 | 48% | 77% | 39° | 8° |
| April | 21° | 36° | 16 mm | 3 | 39% | 71% | 42° | 10° |
| May | 23° | 37° | 30 mm | 4 | 55% | 62% | 43° | 16° |
| June | 23° | 34° | 165 mm | 11 | 67% | 28% | 43° | 13° |
| July | 23° | 30° | 253 mm | 17 | 86% | 8% | 37° | 19° |
| August | 23° | 29° | 253 mm | 17 | 88% | 8% | 40° | 19° |
| September | 22° | 30° | 187 mm | 12 | 87% | 13% | 36° | 16° |
| October | 19° | 29° | 72 mm | 5 | 78% | 57% | 39° | 10° |
| November | 14° | 27° | 19 mm | 2 | 71% | 76% | 32° | 7° |
| December | 10° | 24° | 13 mm | 1 | 69% | 73% | 31° | 0° |
Station: M.O. RANCHI, 3 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.
Ranchi climate questions
How much rain does Ranchi get?
Ranchi gets 1066 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 78 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ranchi?
July is the wettest month in Ranchi, with 253 mm. December is the driest, with 13 mm.
How many rainy days does Ranchi have a year?
Ranchi has about 78 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Ranchi?
May is the warmest month in Ranchi, with an average high of 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranchi?
January is the coldest month in Ranchi, with an average low of 9°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ranchi?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Ranchi station is 43°C, set on June 1, 1995. The record low is 0°C, on December 31, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Ranchi?
February is the sunniest month in Ranchi, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Ranchi?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.