Monthly climate guide
Ranchi weather in October
Expect warm weather in Ranchi in October: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (65°F). Around 94 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as September and 2°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Ranchi is usually about 4°C cooler than Patna, 250 km away, in October.
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
94 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
39%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Ranchi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 73°F | 9°C / 47°F | 18 mm | 58% | 20% |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 12°C / 54°F | 17 mm | 49% | 23% |
| March | 32°C / 90°F | 17°C / 62°F | 24 mm | 38% | 26% |
| April | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 71°F | 31 mm | 34% | 34% |
| May | 39°C / 103°F | 25°C / 76°F | 56 mm | 38% | 49% |
| June | 35°C / 96°F | 25°C / 77°F | 206 mm | 62% | 77% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 377 mm | 85% | 89% |
| August | 29°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 348 mm | 89% | 87% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 233 mm | 88% | 74% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 65°F | 94 mm | 81% | 39% |
| November | 25°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 7 mm | 71% | 17% |
| December | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 49°F | 10 mm | 65% | 19% |
What to pack for October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is October a good time to visit Ranchi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ranchi →Other India cities in October
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Ranchi in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Ranchi?
October is one of the wetter months in Ranchi, with about 94 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Ranchi in October?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ranchi in October?
Ranchi typically gets around 94 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ranchi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.