Dhanbad weather
At 3:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Dhanbad sits 242 m (794 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season May–Sep
About Dhanbad weather
Is it raining in Dhanbad right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dhanbad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–30° and lows of 16–22°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dhanbad lately?
In the past 7 days, Dhanbad had 5 rainy days and 31.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dhanbad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dhanbad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dhanbad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dhanbad is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in December to 40°C (103°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Dhanbad?
July is the wettest month, with about 322 mm (12.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Dhanbad?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Dhanbad have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Dhanbad weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months