Weather radar Chandigarh
Real-time precipitation radar · Chandigarh · India
Chandigarh climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Chandigarh shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18° | 21.6° | 27.6° | 34.4° | 37.5° | 36.5° | 32.2° | 31° | 31.1° | 30.2° | 25.5° | 20.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 6.9° | 9.4° | 13.7° | 19° | 23.3° | 25.7° | 25.5° | 24.7° | 22.6° | 17.4° | 12.6° | 8.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 46 | 38 | 22 | 25 | 83 | 188 | 169 | 99 | 12 | 6 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sunshine hours | 269 | 263 | 321 | 340 | 369 | 348 | 301 | 298 | 308 | 320 | 279 | 275 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Chandigarh
The best time to visit Chandigarh is typically May. In this month the average high is 37.5°C, precipitation is 25 mm and sunshine duration is 369 hours. The annual average high is 28.8°C, total annual precipitation is 746 mm (89 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3691 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chandigarh
How up to date is the weather radar for Chandigarh?
The weather radar for Chandigarh is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Chandigarh?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Chandigarh: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Chandigarh?
The thunderstorm potential for Chandigarh is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Chandigarh.
What is the climate like in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh has an annual average high of 28.8°C. The warmest month is May (avg high 37.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 6.9°C). The wettest month is July with 188 mm, the driest November with 6 mm. Total annual precipitation is 746 mm (89 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3691 hours.