Ranchi weather
At 3:45 AM local time it was fog and 20°C (67°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Ranchi sits 643 m (2,110 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 Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season May–Sep
About Ranchi weather
Is it raining in Ranchi right now?
No. It’s fog and 20° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ranchi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–27° and lows of 16–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Ranchi lately?
In the past 7 days, Ranchi had 4 rainy days and 42.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ranchi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ranchi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ranchi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ranchi 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 (71°F) in December to 39°C (102°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Ranchi?
July is the wettest month, with about 349 mm (13.7 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Ranchi?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (102°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Ranchi have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Ranchi 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