Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Chandannagar features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 18 °C (65 °F) and 30 °C (87 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 9 °C (49 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1787 mm (70.3 inches) and receives 162 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Chandannagar enjoys an average of 3454 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 29 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Chandannagar are April, May and June, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 30 °C (86 - 87 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 18 to 22 °C (65 - 71 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Chandannagar experiences 301 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 31°C (88°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
| Mean maximum | 29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
| Average low | 13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Mean minimum | 10°C (51°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Minimum | 9°C (49°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Chandannagar, West Bengal, India with other places around the world.
Chandannagar usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 27 rainy days and 313 mm (12.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Chandannagar are January, February and March. On average, 20 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5 (0.2) | 18 (0.7) | 38 (1.5) | 94 (3.7) | 152 (6.0) | 268 (10.5) | 342 (13.5) | 330 (13.0) | 264 (10.4) | 179 (7.1) | 41 (1.6) | 57 (2.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Chandannagar are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Chandannagar: January, September and December receive an average of 8 hours 27 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 240 | 282 | 326 | 325 | 339 | 280 | 271 | 285 | 267 | 282 | 281 | 270 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 53m | 11h 23m | 12h 1m | 12h 40m | 13h 13m | 13h 29m | 13h 21m | 12h 52m | 12h 14m | 11h 35m | 11h 2m | 10h 45m |
Chandannagar experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in July, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Chandannagar UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Chandannagar. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Chandannagar's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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