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Climate in Chandigarh, India

Chandigarh, India has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.2°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 93 rainy days a year, with around 1592 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
88/100

Climate overview

Chandigarh, India has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.2°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 93 rainy days a year, with around 1592 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Chandigarh is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (28.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (13.7°C)
  • Comfort score88/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Chandigarh receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 93 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Chandigarh sees an estimated 1592 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Chandigarh monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan21.7°C13.7°C21 mm2158 h
Feb22.2°C14.2°C21 mm2163 h
Mar23.5°C15.5°C32 mm3168 h
Apr25.2°C17.2°C48 mm4177 h
May26.9°C18.9°C80 mm7162 h
Jun28.1°C20.1°C170 mm1492 h
Jul28.6°C20.6°C234 mm1939 h
Aug28.1°C20.1°C223 mm1938 h
Sep26.9°C18.9°C154 mm1397 h
Oct25.2°C17.2°C64 mm5167 h
Nov23.5°C15.5°C32 mm3168 h
Dec22.2°C14.2°C21 mm2163 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Chandigarh are Feb, Dec, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    22°C / 14°C

    63 mm rain

  • Spring

    25°C / 17°C

    160 mm rain

  • Summer

    28°C / 20°C

    627 mm rain

  • Autumn

    25°C / 17°C

    250 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Chandigarh has a climate comfort score of 88/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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