AI-generatedDhanbad at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,207 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 247 m
Climate in Dhanbad
Dhanbad 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 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Dhanbad is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dhanbad
The best time to visit Dhanbad is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 279 mm.
Dhanbad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dhanbad in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 24–38 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Dhanbad in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 32–36 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 97 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
Mar – 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: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:4117:19
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 05:27–06:11 · evening 16:49–17:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:27 · evening 17:33–17:42
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 Dhanbad compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° 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 | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Dhanbad in October?
In October, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. On about 23 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 Dhanbad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min05:41 – 17:19
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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 Dhanbad
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 Dhanbad: score 96 against 54. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 14 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dhanbad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · 7.8 h
In January, Dhanbad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in January91February28° · 7.9 h
In February, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in February59March33° · 8.4 h
In March, Dhanbad is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in March44April38° · 8.6 h
In April, Dhanbad is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in April27May38° · 7.5 h
In May, Dhanbad is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in May8June36° · 5.4 h
In June, Dhanbad is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 202 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 Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in June20July32° · 3.8 h
In July, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 279 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 Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in July22August32° · 3.8 h
In August, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 254 mm. On about 27 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 Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in August26September32° · 4.4 h
In September, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 221 mm. On about 25 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 Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in September54October31° · 6.1 h
In October, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. On about 23 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 Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in October85November28° · 6.9 h
In November, Dhanbad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in November94December25° · 7.2 h
In December, Dhanbad is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhanbad.
Dhanbad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dhanbad
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in June (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 189 days a year, mostly from May 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° | 10° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 28° | 13° | 7.9 h | 3 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 33° | 18° | 8.4 h | 3 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 38° | 22° | 8.6 h | 6 | 25 |
| MayMay | 27 | 38° | 25° | 7.5 h | 12 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 8 | 36° | 26° | 5.4 h | 20 | 202 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 32° | 25° | 3.8 h | 28 | 279 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 32° | 25° | 3.8 h | 27 | 254 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 32° | 24° | 4.4 h | 23 | 221 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 31° | 21° | 6.1 h | 10 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 28° | 16° | 6.9 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 25° | 11° | 7.2 h | 1 | 9 |
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
23.80° N, 86.43° E · 247 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Dhanbad
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 6.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Dhanbad, 53 % 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 Dhanbad: 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, Dhanbad has about 10 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dhanbad
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 Dhanbad
How breezy and how cloudy Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad 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 39 % of the sky over Dhanbad: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 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 Dhanbad
How often the day gets hot in Dhanbad (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, Dhanbad has about 23 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 Dhanbad
Weather for your travel dates
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Dhanbad 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.
Dhanbad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,750 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.
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Dhanbad vs Asansol
In October the holiday weather in Dhanbad and Asansol is about equally good (score 54 vs 50). During the day Asansol is 1 °C warmer than Dhanbad.
| in October | Dhanbad | Asansol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Dhanbad
When is the best time to visit Dhanbad?
The best time to visit Dhanbad is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dhanbad?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Dhanbad?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 279 mm. The driest month is November with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dhanbad get?
Dhanbad gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.6 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Dhanbad in?
Dhanbad is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dhanbad?
A nonstop flight from London to Dhanbad takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dhanbad?
Dhanbad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 23, summer holidays 21, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 95.