Jharkhand weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Jharkhand: highs of 24°C (76°F) and about 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (48°F) and cloud cover 20% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Jamshedpur, the largest city in Jharkhand. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Jharkhand?
best month Weather score 94/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Jharkhand.
Does it rain a lot in Jharkhand in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 13 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Jharkhand in January?
Days average 24°C (76°F) and nights 9°C (48°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 January
Weather can differ a lot within Jharkhand: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Dhanbad | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Ranchi | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 15 mm | best |
| Bokāro | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Mango | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Deoghar | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Phusro | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Bhetia | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Hazāribāgh | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Chas | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Giridih | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Sāhibganj | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 7 mm | best |