Chandil Dam is one of the tourist attraction in Jharkhand to visit at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit Chandil Dam is from October to March. The months of December - January are the peak months. In these two months, a huge number of tourists visit Chandil Dam for Picnic. The weather is mostly pleasant and favorable with clear skies. In the month of April, the region generally witnesses unexpected weather mainly afternoon rainfall with heavy thunderstorms.
Chandil Dam in Summer
Generally, tourists do not prefer to visit Chandil Dam in summers (April-June) that much. The days are mostly hot and sunny. The day temperature varies from 35 to 45 degrees Celsius. However, in the evening cool breezes from the reservoir and the sunset beyond the hills are mesmerizing.
Chandil Dam in Monsoon
Chandil Dam and its catchment areas receive average to heavy rainfall in the months of Monsoon (July-September). The water level of Chandil Dam reservoir rises, subsequently, the radial gates of the dam are opened which causes the Subernarekha river to flow above the danger mark. For the nature lover, it's the best time to enjoy the verdant greenery that comes alive during the monsoons.
Chandil Dam in Winter
Winter season (October - February) is the best to visit Chandil Dam. With lots of festivals and holidays, it is a great time for recreation. The Picnic season starts from Mid December to February. During the last of week of December to mid-January dam receives a huge number of visitors from nearby places and states of West Bengal and Odisha. The weather remains mostly pleasant and favorable with clear skies.
