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Best Season / Best time to visit Chandigarh

Chandigarh has well defined seasons mixed with hot and cool climates. The best time for visiting the place is from September to March.

Winters (November to February) maximum temperature level generally lies in 7 °C to 20 °C, but minimum touches 2 °C to 5 °C. Frost is a common occurrence during winters.
Summers (March to May) are very hot and temperatures remain in 35 °C to 42 °C in most of the days, but maximum reaches up to 45 °C. Typically tourists avoid the hot summer days in April and May.
Monsoons (June to August) are humid and sultry, but reduces the temperatures of hot summer days. Chandigarh looks liven up during monsoons.
Autumn (September and October) has a temperature range of 13 °C to 36 °C, which is pleasant and moderate. Tourists’ season starts by this time.

September to March is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. June to August is attractive with relief from the hot climate and ideal for short city trips. April and May are suitable for indoor activities.

Month-wise Chandigarh Weather

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May is not the best month to visit Chandigarh.

Weather: Very Hot
The sun scorches the land and making it uncomfortable for stepping outside. Heat stroke is common and outdoor activities are not encouraged. The skies remain clear and plenty of sunshine keeps the days very warm. Temperature can slightly dip in the evenings but is still out of the comfortable limit. May is the hottest month of the year. Cotton clothes and sun-protecting stuffs are preferable for this period.

Month	Climate	Details
Jan	Very Cold, Foggy	The weather is very cold and heavy woolens are required. Good time for enjoying local attractions but tourists travelling with kids or old people need to take additional care.
Feb	Very Cold	The weather is good for sightseeing. Climate is cold for most part of the day and warm clothes will be required. The mercury starts to rise from the end of the month. This is a good time to enjoy with kids. Rose festival is held in this month.
Mar	Moderately Cold	The days start getting warm but the nights can be chilly. Ideal of sightseeing and light woolens need to be carried, especially for the evening and night. This is one the most ideal month for holidaying as the weather is pleasant and present great opportunities for enjoying tourist attractions as well as natural vista of the city.
Apr	Moderately Hot	The mercury starts to rise and might be beyond the liking of the tourists. Days are quite warm and might not be the best time for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Visiting during this month will require sun protective gears. Baisakhi Festival is celebrated in this month.
May	Very Hot	The sun scorches the land and making it uncomfortable for stepping outside. Heat stroke is common and outdoor activities are not encouraged. The skies remain clear and plenty of sunshine keeps the days very warm. Temperature can slightly dip in the evenings but is still out of the comfortable limit. May is the hottest month of the year. Cotton clothes and sun-protecting stuffs are preferable for this period.
Jun	Very Hot	The weather remains hot with intermittent showers. Outdoor activities especially during the day might not be most enjoyable. Heat coupled with humidity can make it difficult for tourist activities. Visiting during this month will require proper sun protection.
Jul	Moderately Hot	The month of July welcomes the monsoon rainfall, thus reducing the soaring temperatures. Still might not be the best season for tourists as humidity continues to be high. However, Chandigarh looks beautiful in rains with its natural surroundings and rains lovers can still enjoy their visits.
Aug	Moderately Hot	The days are warm and regular rainfall helps in cooling the nights. It is the wettest month of the season and the natural beauty is at its zenith. Might not be the best time of sightseeing or adventures, but it is a good time for enjoying nature and the greenery of the place.
Sep	Pleasant	The climate is cool with bearable heat during the day. Rainfall is common and increases the natural panorama. Monsoon ends at the end of the month, thus marking the start of the tourist season.
Oct	Pleasant	With comfortable days and cool nights, October is best time for sightseeing. This is also the start of the official tourist season. Skies remain clear with plenty of sunshine. Cool breeze helps in maintaining the temperature within the comfortable zone.
Nov	Moderately Cold	Cool days and chilly nights make this month a great time for visiting. Light woolens are required at the end of the month, as the winter starts to make its presence felt. November is cool and is ideal for sightseeing or any adventure undertakings.
Dec	Very Cold	Climate is very cold and heavy woolens should be carried. Ideal for visiting the city and exploring the tourist places. However, if accompanies by children or old people, extra care needs to be undertaken.

Updated at Sun May 12, 2013 01:10 PM

7 Day Weather Forecast

May 12
Sunday

Chance of a Thunderstorm
High: 25°C
Low: 16°C

May 13
Monday

Chance of Rain

High: 32°C
Low: 19°C

May 14
Tuesday

Partly Cloudy

High: 34°C
Low: 20°C

May 15
Wednesday

Partly Cloudy

High: 35°C
Low: 21°C

May 16
Thursday

Clear

High: 36°C
Low: 21°C

May 17
Friday

Clear

High: 37°C
Low: 21°C

May 18
Saturday

Clear

High: 37°C
Low: 22°C

Events & Festivals in Chandigarh

February is vibrant with the Rose festival (festival of Gardens), which is grandeur flower show with cultural programs
February- March is attractive with Holi celebrations with much vigor and enthusiasm.
April is attractive with celebrations of Baisakhi Festival. This is the new year celebration in Chandigarh.
October – November thrives with Deepawali Celebrations.

Weather Graph for Chandigarh

Chandigarh monthly temperature and rainfall averages

Note: These are average maximum and average minimum temperature for Chandigarh . The highest temperature in Chandigarh for the month is usually higher than the average maximum temperature. Similarly, the lowest temperature in Chandigarh for the month is usually lower than the average minimum temperature.

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Travel to Chandigarh

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Delhi to Chandigarh	248 km
Jaipur to Chandigarh	496 km
Lucknow to Chandigarh	667 km
Kanpur to Chandigarh	698 km
Bhopal to Chandigarh	1026 km

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