Climate Insights for Gharghoda

Raigarh, State of Chhattīsgarh, India

Hottest
May
40°C peak
Coldest
January
13°C low
Wettest
July
441mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gharghoda is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1567mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 441mm of rainfall. Gharghoda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 21° Apr Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 25° May Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 27° Jun Max: 36° Average: 31° Min: 27° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gharghoda vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm May Precipitation: 32mm Jun Precipitation: 222mm Jul Precipitation: 441mm Aug Precipitation: 424mm Sep Precipitation: 280mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm
Precipitation

Gharghoda is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1567mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 441mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 5mm. That's 436mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Gharghoda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gharghoda, which began on March 20, 2026. Gharghoda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 40°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 36°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1088mm across the season with a monthly average of 363mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 23°
Mar 27°
Apr 32°
May 33°
Jun 31°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 23°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Gharghoda is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gharghoda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
39 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
40 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
36 °C
13 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
441 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
424 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
280 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
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