Ranchi in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

36°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
9Rainy days (53 mm)
13:08 hDaylight
05:11Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

23° 10° J 27° 14° F 31° 18° M 35° 22° A 36° 24° M 33° 25° J 29° 24° J 29° 23° A 29° 23° S 28° 20° O 26° 15° N 23° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 23°C10°C15 mm 3– – 8.7
February 27°C14°C19 mm 3– – 8.7
March 31°C18°C23 mm 4– – 7.9
April 35°C22°C24 mm 5– – 6.6
May 36°C24°C53 mm 9– – 5.8
June 33°C25°C242 mm 20– – 5.0
July 29°C24°C337 mm 28– – 6.1
August 29°C23°C310 mm 28– – 6.1
September 29°C23°C203 mm 22– – 6.1
October 28°C20°C69 mm 9– – 7.8
November 26°C15°C11 mm 2– – 8.9
December 23°C11°C10 mm 2– – 8.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ranchi in May?

Daytime highs average 36°C and nights about 24°C.

When is the best time to visit Ranchi?

The best months are November, December, January, February.