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Ranchi Weather in April

Ranchi in April

The short of it: Ranchi in April averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 23° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Ranchi an average April high of 37°, a low of 23° and some 22 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-April, 43 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Ranchi runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Tundhul, 7 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Ranchi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TundhulJharkhand7 km WSW36°22°21 mm
BargāwānJharkhand9 km ESE37°22°21 mm
KānkeJharkhand10 km N37°22°22 mm
ArsandeJharkhand11 km NNE37°22°22 mm
RātuJharkhand13 km NW36°22°23 mm
TātiJharkhand14 km ENE37°22°21 mm
KhuntiJharkhand30 km S37°22°17 mm
LāpangāJharkhand33 km NNE39°24°14 mm

The Almanac · Ranchi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Ranchi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°10°19 mm5 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°14°22 mm5 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
March32°18°29 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April37°23°22 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
May37°24°45 mm7 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
June34°24°210 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦
July30°23°360 mm7 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
August29°23°377 mm6 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
September30°23°260 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October29°20°107 mm3 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
November27°15°7.0 mm3 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
December24°11°7.0 mm4 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ranchi in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ranchi in April?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ranchi?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Ranchi in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 42 min in December to 13 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Ranchi in April?

Hardly — April nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ranchi in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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