Jharkhand has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Jharkhand has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C across all 22 cities, with approximately 1218 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 61%. Temperatures peak in May and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Garhwa with average July highs of 36.2°C, while Lohardaga is the coldest with average January lows of 4.3°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating warm and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 28.4°C | 5.6°C | 17.0°C | 54% | 13 | 1.6 | 3.90 |
| February | ☀️ | 33.3°C | 8.2°C | 20.8°C | 45% | 16 | 1.8 | 4.90 |
| March | 😎 | 39.2°C | 12.9°C | 26.1°C | 34% | 19 | 2.0 | 5.80 |
| April | 🥵 | 43.0°C | 18.7°C | 30.9°C | 32% | 27 | 2.1 | 6.50 |
| May | 🥵 | 44.2°C | 22.7°C | 33.4°C | 42% | 73 | 2.3 | 6.30 |
| June | 🌧️ | 42.5°C | 24.3°C | 33.4°C | 62% | 189 | 2.7 | 5.30 |
| July | 🌧️ | 34.9°C | 23.7°C | 29.3°C | 82% | 298 | 2.5 | 4.40 |
| August | 🌧️ | 32.6°C | 23.2°C | 27.9°C | 87% | 278 | 2.2 | 4.40 |
| September | 🌧️ | 32.0°C | 21.4°C | 26.7°C | 87% | 212 | 1.9 | 4.50 |
| October | 😎 | 31.0°C | 15.3°C | 23.2°C | 78% | 76 | 1.4 | 4.70 |
| November | ☀️ | 28.9°C | 10.5°C | 19.7°C | 68% | 9 | 1.3 | 4.30 |
| December | ☀️ | 26.8°C | 6.6°C | 16.7°C | 61% | 9 | 1.4 | 3.80 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 22 cities in Jharkhand
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 22 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in May, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 87% in August · annual avg 61%
The warmest year on record was 2010 (avg: 26.4°C), while the coldest year was 2020 (avg: 24.1°C).
Averaged across all 22 cities in Jharkhand · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 22 cities in Jharkhand · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 22 cities in Jharkhand for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 16.0°C | 24.9°C | 33.7°C | 1541 | 68% | 1.8 m/s |
2024 | 16.7°C | 25.8°C | 34.8°C | 1396 | 65% | 1.9 m/s |
2023 | 16.7°C | 25.9°C | 35.1°C | 1204 | 61% | 1.9 m/s |
2022 | 16.3°C | 25.3°C | 34.3°C | 1098 | 66% | 1.9 m/s |
2021 🌧️ | 16.0°C | 24.8°C | 33.5°C | 1649 | 67% | 1.8 m/s |
2020 | 15.4°C | 24.1°C | 32.8°C | 1619 | 71% | 1.7 m/s |
2019 | 15.8°C | 25.4°C | 34.9°C | 1313 | 64% | 1.9 m/s |
2018 | 16.3°C | 25.4°C | 34.4°C | 1169 | 61% | 1.9 m/s |
2017 | 16.5°C | 25.7°C | 34.9°C | 1545 | 64% | 1.8 m/s |
2016 | 17.2°C | 26.3°C | 35.3°C | 1363 | 62% | 1.9 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
