AI-generatedRanchi at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,352 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 643 m
Climate in Ranchi
Ranchi has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Ranchi is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
October is in the cyclone season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:4517:24
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 05:31–06:15 · evening 16:53–17:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:31 · evening 17:38–17:46
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 Ranchi in October?
In October, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ranchi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min05:45 – 17:24
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 18 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ranchi
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 5.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Ranchi, 51 % 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 Ranchi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Ranchi: 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, Ranchi has about 10 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ranchi
How breezy and how cloudy Ranchi 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 Ranchi typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Ranchi: mostly sunny, with about 5.9 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 Ranchi
How often the day gets hot in Ranchi (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, Ranchi has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Ranchi
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 (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 18 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in June (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 154 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 | 95 | 23° | 10° | 7.6 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 14° | 7.7 h | 3 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 31° | 18° | 8.1 h | 5 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 36° | 22° | 8.6 h | 5 | 23 |
| MayMay | 35 | 36° | 24° | 8.2 h | 10 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 33° | 25° | 5.4 h | 20 | 238 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 29° | 23° | 3.4 h | 29 | 341 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 28° | 23° | 3.5 h | 28 | 323 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 28° | 22° | 4.3 h | 23 | 218 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 27° | 19° | 5.9 h | 10 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 25° | 15° | 6.9 h | 1 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 23° | 11° | 7.3 h | 1 | 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
23.34° N, 85.31° E · 643 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Ranchi
The best time to visit Ranchi is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 341 mm.
Ranchi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ranchi in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–36 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Ranchi in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 28–33 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Ranchi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ranchi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ranchi for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ranchi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ranchi: score 96 against 74. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 96better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 19° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 18 | 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
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Ranchi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January23° · 8 h
In January, Ranchi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in January96February26° · 8 h
In February, Ranchi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in February70March31° · 8 h
In March, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in March46April36° · 9 h
In April, Ranchi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in April35May36° · 8 h
In May, Ranchi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in May23June33° · 5 h
In June, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 20 days, adding up to 238 mm. On about 21 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 Ranchi.
Ranchi in June41July29° · 3 h
In July, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 341 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in July44August28° · 4 h
In August, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 323 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in August47September28° · 4 h
In September, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 218 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in September74October27° · 6 h
In October, Ranchi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in October93November25° · 7 h
In November, Ranchi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ranchi.
Ranchi in November94December23° · 7 h
In December, Ranchi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 Ranchi.
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Ranchi vs. Jamshedpur
In October Ranchi has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs. 58). During the day Jamshedpur is 3 °C warmer than Ranchi.
| in October | Ranchi | Jamshedpur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
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- 6Bhopal31°71
- 7Lucknow31°70
- 8Varanasi31°69
Planning a trip to Ranchi
Weather for your travel dates
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Ranchi 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.
Ranchi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 33).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days 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 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,710 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
Ranchi 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Ranchi
When is the best time to visit Ranchi?
The best time to visit Ranchi 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 Ranchi?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Ranchi?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 341 mm. The driest month is November with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ranchi get?
Ranchi gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.6 hours a day; in July there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ranchi in?
Ranchi uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ranchi?
A nonstop flight from London to Ranchi takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,710 km.
When is cyclone season in Ranchi?
Ranchi 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 Ranchi?
Ranchi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 33, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 95.
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