AI-generatedChandigarh at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 743 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 351 m
Climate in Chandigarh
Chandigarh has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Chandigarh is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:2417:53
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–06:57 · evening 17:20–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:09 · evening 18:08–18:17
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.
What is the weather like in Chandigarh in October?
In October, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:24 – 17:53
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Sunshine hours in Chandigarh
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 8.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Chandigarh, 70 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Chandigarh
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Chandigarh: 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, Chandigarh has about 2 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chandigarh
How breezy and how cloudy Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Chandigarh: mostly clear, with about 8.0 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 Chandigarh
How often the day gets hot in Chandigarh (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, Chandigarh has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chandigarh
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 90 | 18° | 6° | 6.4 h | 4 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 21° | 9° | 7.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 27° | 13° | 8.0 h | 6 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 34° | 18° | 8.5 h | 5 | 23 |
| MayMay | 44 | 37° | 23° | 9.3 h | 7 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 36° | 25° | 8.2 h | 10 | 79 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 32° | 26° | 5.5 h | 20 | 183 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 31° | 25° | 5.2 h | 21 | 173 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 31° | 22° | 6.5 h | 11 | 95 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 30° | 17° | 8.0 h | 2 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 25° | 12° | 8.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 20° | 8° | 7.3 h | 2 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
30.74° N, 76.79° E · 351 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Chandigarh
The best time to visit Chandigarh is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 183 mm.
Chandigarh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chandigarh in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–37 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Chandigarh in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–36 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Chandigarh in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Chandigarh in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
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Your best months: February, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chandigarh
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November has the better holiday weather in Chandigarh: score 97 against 79. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 97better |
| Day high | 30° | 25° |
| Night low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Chandigarh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January18° · 6 h
In January, Chandigarh is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 44 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in January91February21° · 7 h
In February, Chandigarh is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in February92March27° · 8 h
In March, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in March52April34° · 9 h
In April, Chandigarh is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in April44May37° · 9 h
In May, Chandigarh is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in May35June36° · 8 h
In June, Chandigarh is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 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, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in June27July32° · 6 h
In July, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 26 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 Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in July34August31° · 5 h
In August, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 24 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 Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in August54September31° · 7 h
In September, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in September79October30° · 8 h
In October, Chandigarh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in October97November25° · 8 h
In November, Chandigarh is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh in November94December20° · 7 h
In December, Chandigarh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Chandigarh.
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Chandigarh vs. Mussoorie
In October Mussoorie has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs. 79). During the day Mussoorie is 10 °C cooler than Chandigarh. Mussoorie gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Chandigarh | Mussoorie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 7 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Chandigarh ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dehradun26°95
- 2Dharamshala21°91
- 3Nainital19°88
- 4Mussoorie20°86
- 5ChandigarhThis page30°79
- 6Hastinapur30°76
- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Bareilly30°75
Planning a trip to Chandigarh
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Chandigarh 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.
Chandigarh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 25 min
- Distance
- 6,540 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.
Frequently asked questions about Chandigarh
When is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
The best time to visit Chandigarh is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chandigarh?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Chandigarh?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 183 mm. The driest month is November with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chandigarh get?
Chandigarh gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.3 hours a day; in August there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Chandigarh in?
Chandigarh uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chandigarh?
A nonstop flight from London to Chandigarh takes about 8 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chandigarh?
Chandigarh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 32, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 92.
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