Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dhanbad Climate
Dhanbad is a city in India (38) with a population of about 1,196,214. Its average annual temperature is 25.8°C (78°F), with roughly 1197 mm of rain per year.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
1197
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Dhanbad Climate
Dhanbad has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 1197 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
1197
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 65° | 13 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 15 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 15 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 12 mm |
| May | 33° / 91° | 37 mm |
| June | 31° / 88° | 167 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 312 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 293 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 229 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 95 mm |
| November | 22° / 71° | 7 mm |
| December | 19° / 66° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dhanbad
The most comfortable months to visit Dhanbad are typically February, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 39°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dhanbad are typically February, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dhanbad, India has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 1197 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Dhanbad average about 39°C (102°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.