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Ranchi weather today

Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Ranchi

Jharkhand, India

24°

Sunny

Feels like
26°
High
26°
Low
17°

Sunny, 24° and feels like 26°. High 26°, low 17° with no rain expected.

Next 48 hours

  1. NowSunny25°0%
  2. 11 AMSunny25°0%
  3. 12 PMSunny26°0%
  4. 1 PMSunny26°0%
  5. 2 PMSunny26°0%
  6. 3 PMSunny25°0%
  7. 4 PMSunny23°0%
  8. 5 PMClear21°0%
  9. 6 PMClear21°0%
  10. 7 PMClear20°0%
  11. 8 PMClear20°0%
  12. 9 PMClear19°0%
  13. 10 PMClear19°0%
  14. 11 PMClear18°0%
  15. 12 AMClear18°0%Fri
  16. 1 AMClear18°0%
  17. 2 AMClear17°0%
  18. 3 AMClear17°0%
  19. 4 AMMainly clear17°0%
  20. 5 AMClear17°0%
  21. 6 AMSunny17°0%
  22. 7 AMSunny20°0%
  23. 8 AMSunny22°0%
  24. 9 AMSunny23°0%
  25. 10 AMSunny24°0%
  26. 11 AMSunny25°0%
  27. 12 PMSunny25°0%
  28. 1 PMSunny25°0%
  29. 2 PMSunny25°0%
  30. 3 PMSunny24°0%
  31. 4 PMSunny22°0%
  32. 5 PMClear20°0%
  33. 6 PMClear19°0%
  34. 7 PMClear18°0%
  35. 8 PMClear18°0%
  36. 9 PMClear17°0%
  37. 10 PMClear17°0%
  38. 11 PMClear16°0%
  39. 12 AMClear16°0%Sat
  40. 1 AMClear16°0%
  41. 2 AMClear16°0%
  42. 3 AMClear16°0%
  43. 4 AMClear16°0%
  44. 5 AMClear16°0%
  45. 6 AMSunny16°0%
  46. 7 AMSunny19°0%
  47. 8 AMSunny21°0%
  48. 9 AMSunny23°0%

Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight

TimeConditionTemperatureRain chanceWind
NowSunny25°0%6 km/h
Thu 11 AMSunny25°0%7 km/h
Thu 12 PMSunny26°0%7 km/h
Thu 1 PMSunny26°0%7 km/h
Thu 2 PMSunny26°0%8 km/h
Thu 3 PMSunny25°0%8 km/h
Thu 4 PMSunny23°0%5 km/h
Thu 5 PMClear21°0%6 km/h
Thu 6 PMClear21°0%8 km/h
Thu 7 PMClear20°0%9 km/h
Thu 8 PMClear20°0%10 km/h
Thu 9 PMClear19°0%8 km/h
Thu 10 PMClear19°0%6 km/h
Thu 11 PMClear18°0%6 km/h
Fri 12 AMClear18°0%6 km/h
Fri 1 AMClear18°0%6 km/h
Fri 2 AMClear17°0%7 km/h
Fri 3 AMClear17°0%6 km/h
Fri 4 AMMainly clear17°0%6 km/h
Fri 5 AMClear17°0%6 km/h
Fri 6 AMSunny17°0%7 km/h
Fri 7 AMSunny20°0%8 km/h
Fri 8 AMSunny22°0%9 km/h
Fri 9 AMSunny23°0%11 km/h
Fri 10 AMSunny24°0%11 km/h
Fri 11 AMSunny25°0%10 km/h
Fri 12 PMSunny25°0%11 km/h
Fri 1 PMSunny25°0%11 km/h
Fri 2 PMSunny25°0%10 km/h
Fri 3 PMSunny24°0%10 km/h
Fri 4 PMSunny22°0%6 km/h
Fri 5 PMClear20°0%7 km/h
Fri 6 PMClear19°0%9 km/h
Fri 7 PMClear18°0%10 km/h
Fri 8 PMClear18°0%9 km/h
Fri 9 PMClear17°0%8 km/h
Fri 10 PMClear17°0%8 km/h
Fri 11 PMClear16°0%7 km/h
Sat 12 AMClear16°0%7 km/h
Sat 1 AMClear16°0%8 km/h
Sat 2 AMClear16°0%8 km/h
Sat 3 AMClear16°0%9 km/h
Sat 4 AMClear16°0%9 km/h
Sat 5 AMClear16°0%9 km/h
Sat 6 AMSunny16°0%9 km/h
Sat 7 AMSunny19°0%10 km/h
Sat 8 AMSunny21°0%10 km/h
Sat 9 AMSunny23°0%13 km/h

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Air quality

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

US AQI 116, Unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions should limit long outdoor exertion.

PM2.5 (Fine particles)
65.9µg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles)
103µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)
126µg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
4.6µg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
18.5µg/m³
CO (Carbon monoxide)
343µg/m³

Next 24 hours

Peak 7 AM · AQI 155

  • 10 AM: AQI 121, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 11 AM: AQI 125, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 12 PM: AQI 130, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 1 PM: AQI 133, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 2 PM: AQI 137, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 3 PM: AQI 140, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 4 PM: AQI 143, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 5 PM: AQI 146, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 6 PM: AQI 148, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 7 PM: AQI 149, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 8 PM: AQI 150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 9 PM: AQI 150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
  • 10 PM: AQI 151, Unhealthy
  • 11 PM: AQI 151, Unhealthy
  • 12 AM: AQI 152, Unhealthy
  • 1 AM: AQI 152, Unhealthy
  • 2 AM: AQI 153, Unhealthy
  • 3 AM: AQI 153, Unhealthy
  • 4 AM: AQI 154, Unhealthy
  • 5 AM: AQI 154, Unhealthy
  • 6 AM: AQI 154, Unhealthy
  • 7 AM: AQI 155, Unhealthy
  • 8 AM: AQI 155, Unhealthy
  • 9 AM: AQI 155, Unhealthy

Sun

Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Day length
11 h 12 min

Golden hour: until about 6:56 AM and from about 4:08 PM, the best soft light for photos.

Current details

Wind

6 km/h

From NW · gusts 18 km/h

Humidity

54%

Dew point 15°

Comfortable

UV index

6High

Reduce time in the sun between 11 am and 3 pm; use SPF 30+.

Pressure

1020 hPa

Visibility

9.9 km

Cloud cover

2%

Precipitation

0 mm

last hour · 0 mm today

Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Ranchi weather and climate

Humid subtropical climate. Ranchi sits on the Chota Nagpur plateau at about 650 m, so it is milder than the plains around it. Summers are warm, the monsoon is wet, and winters are cool with chilly nights.

Right now in Ranchi

Sunny, 24° and feels like 26°. High 26°, low 17° with no rain expected. Air quality: US AQI 116 (unhealthy for sensitive groups). (as of 10:15 AM local time)

Seasons in Ranchi

Typical seasons in Ranchi, with months and usual daily low to high temperatures
SeasonMonthsTypical temperatureWhat to expect
SummerApr–May22–37°CWarm to hot days and cooler nights.
MonsoonJun–Sep22–30°CFrequent rain; waterfalls near the city are at their best.
WinterDec–Feb7–23°CCool, sunny days and cold nights.

Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.

Best time to visit Ranchi

Usually October to March. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.

Weather in nearby cities

Ranchi weather FAQ

What is the weather in Ranchi today?

The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Ranchi are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.

What is the best time to visit Ranchi?

The most comfortable time to visit Ranchi is usually October to March. Ranchi sits on the Chota Nagpur plateau at about 650 m, so it is milder than the plains around it. Summers are warm, the monsoon is wet, and winters are cool with chilly nights.

When is the monsoon in Ranchi?

In Ranchi, expect the monsoon season from June to September, with typical temperatures of 22–30°C. Frequent rain; waterfalls near the city are at their best. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.

How cold is Ranchi in winter?

In Ranchi, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of 7–23°C. Cool, sunny days and cold nights.

Is the air quality in Ranchi bad today?

Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Ranchi changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.

Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.