Jharkhand weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Jharkhand: highs of 40°C (104°F) and about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 51% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and wetter; June brings highs of 35°C (96°F) and 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Jamshedpur, the largest city in Jharkhand. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Jharkhand?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Jharkhand. For better conditions, consider Oct–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Jharkhand in May?
Some rain is normal: about 102 mm (4.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Jharkhand in May?
Days average 40°C (104°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Jharkhand weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 13 mm | 20% | best |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 16 mm | 21% | best |
| March | 35°C (95°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 23 mm | 29% | best |
| April | 40°C (104°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 43 mm | 34% | fair |
| May | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 102 mm | 51% | least pleasant |
| June | 35°C (96°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 230 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 356 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 329 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 248 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 98 mm | 42% | best |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 9 mm | 22% | best |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10 mm | 19% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Jharkhand in May
Weather can differ a lot within Jharkhand: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 102 mm | least pleasant |
| Dhanbad | 40°C (103°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Ranchi | 39°C (102°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Bokāro | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 90 mm | least pleasant |
| Mango | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 102 mm | least pleasant |
| Deoghar | 39°C (102°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 100 mm | least pleasant |
| Phusro | 40°C (103°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Bhetia | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 102 mm | least pleasant |
| Hazāribāgh | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Chas | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 90 mm | least pleasant |
| Giridih | 40°C (103°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Sāhibganj | 39°C (101°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 113 mm | least pleasant |