AI-generatedChandannagar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,561 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Chandannagar
Chandannagar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Chandannagar is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chandannagar
The best time to visit Chandannagar is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 325 mm.
Chandannagar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chandannagar in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 24–35 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Chandannagar in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 104 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3217:12
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:19–06:03 · evening 16:42–17:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:19 · evening 17:26–17:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Chandannagar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Chandannagar in October?
In October, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min05:32 – 17:12
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %45 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Chandannagar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Chandannagar: score 96 against 43. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 135 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chandannagar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · 7.7 h
In January, Chandannagar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in January91February28° · 7.7 h
In February, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in February62March32° · 8.1 h
In March, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in March35April35° · 7.7 h
In April, Chandannagar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in April22May35° · 6.8 h
In May, Chandannagar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 128 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in May14June34° · 4.5 h
In June, Chandannagar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 255 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in June22July32° · 3.8 h
In July, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 325 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in July22August32° · 3.7 h
In August, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 295 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in August25September32° · 4.4 h
In September, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 254 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in September43October31° · 5.7 h
In October, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in October80November29° · 6.9 h
In November, Chandannagar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in November93December25° · 7.0 h
In December, Chandannagar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandannagar.
Chandannagar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chandannagar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in June (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 246 days a year, mostly from March to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 24° | 13° | 7.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 28° | 17° | 7.7 h | 2 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 32° | 21° | 8.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 35° | 25° | 7.7 h | 9 | 69 |
| MayMay | 22 | 35° | 26° | 6.8 h | 14 | 128 |
| JuneJun | 14 | 34° | 27° | 4.5 h | 22 | 255 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 32° | 26° | 3.8 h | 29 | 325 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 32° | 27° | 3.7 h | 29 | 295 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 32° | 26° | 4.4 h | 25 | 254 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 31° | 24° | 5.7 h | 13 | 135 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 29° | 19° | 6.9 h | 2 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 25° | 14° | 7.0 h | 1 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Chandannagar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Chandannagar, 49 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Chandannagar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chandannagar has about 13 rainy days with 135 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Chandannagar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Chandannagar
How breezy and how cloudy Chandannagar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chandannagar typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Chandannagar: variable cloud, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chandannagar
How often the day gets hot in Chandannagar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chandannagar has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Chandannagar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chandannagar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chandannagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Chandannagar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Chandannagar vs Kolkata
In October Chandannagar has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 35). During the day Kolkata is 2 °C warmer than Chandannagar.
| in October | Chandannagar | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Jan |
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In October, Chandannagar ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Chandannagar
When is the best time to visit Chandannagar?
The best time to visit Chandannagar is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chandannagar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Chandannagar?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 325 mm. The driest month is January with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chandannagar get?
Chandannagar gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.1 hours a day; in August there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Chandannagar in?
Chandannagar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chandannagar?
A nonstop flight from London to Chandannagar takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,960 km.
When is cyclone season in Chandannagar?
Chandannagar lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Chandannagar?
Chandannagar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 20, summer holidays 22, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 95.