Weather and climate in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)

The climate of Jamshedpur (or Tatanagar) is tropical, with a rainy season from June to mid-October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to May. The rains usually end in early or mid-October.
The city is located in northeastern India, in the state of Jharkhand, less than a degree south of the Tropic of Cancer, and on the banks of the Subarnarekha River. To the north are the Dalma hills, the top of which is 930 meters (3,050 feet) above sea level.
From March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and showers occasionally occur, especially in May. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach 44/45 °C (111/113 °F). In April 2010, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F).
On the other hand, nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north. In January 2003, the temperature dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
In addition, from November to January, fog can form at night and in the early morning.



Jamshedpur is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Jamshedpur is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. It must be said that until around December 20, a cyclone can still pass from time to time. In February, the temperature begins to rise, and it can already get very hot.

Jamshedpur - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1370 millimeters (53.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (December) to 315 mm (12.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Jamshedpur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.1 °C (100.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 315 mm (12.4 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).