Annual Rainfall :04.8 cm/yearly average (April 2004 to March 2005)
Monsoon : July - September
Climate : Winter (Nov-Jan) Min 4oC-14oC and Summer (April-July)
Max. : 37oC - 44oC

In Chandigarh summers are Hot and Light, airy cottons are the most suitable for this season. The traditional Indian sandal (Chappal in Hindi) is just right when one is in the city. The T-shirt and blue jeans are major choice of young people in Chandigarh. In Monsoon Season in the city, one can experience both cool temperatures and sweltering steamy temperatures. Summery clothes hold good for this season expect the leather shoes. It is recommended to use all-weather footwear. In Winter people wear Sweaters, jackets, shawls, mufflers and nice warm socks. The chandigarh men blossom out in three-piece suits or jackets and the ladies are at their best in silk saris or salwaar-kameez topped by graceful shawls.