Dhanbad, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Dhanbad, India? If you're planning to go to Dhanbad, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Dhanbad
- Important essentials for Dhanbad
- Activities for Dhanbad
- Dhanbad in January: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in February: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in March: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in April: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in May: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in June: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in July: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in August: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in September: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in October: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in November: weather and what to pack
- Dhanbad in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Dhanbad, India
Based on the climate and weather in Dhanbad, the best time to go is November. See below for details.
Important essentials for Dhanbad, India
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Dhanbad, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear out. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's wise to have a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great value.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Dhanbad. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, D and M. This one works in most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
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Airplane or car necessities
What to wear/what to pack for Dhanbad, India by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
If you go to Dhanbad in January, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Extra socks
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
February
February for Dhanbad is hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Extra socks
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
March
If you vacation in Dhanbad during March, you may notice that it is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created for cooling and include UV protection.
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Sunglasses
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Personal cooling fan
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Light linen shorts
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Insulated water bottle
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Skirts
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Waterproof sandals
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UV protecting legwear
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure pack extra, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are engineered to keep you cool:
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Bug repellent
Bug bite relief
April
If you are traveling to Dhanbad in April, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (high 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Skirts
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Insulated water bottle
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are engineered to help you stay cool:
Bug bite relief
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UV protecting legwear
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Sunglasses
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Make sure pack extra, as these get wet or dirty.
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Light linen shorts
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Bug repellent
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Waterproof sandals
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are engineered to keep you cool and include UV protection.
May
May in Dhanbad can be sizzling. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) to low 100s F (high 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Personal cooling fan
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Insulated water bottle
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Sarong
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Waterproof sandals
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Light skirts
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Thin tank or crop tops
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Bug bite relief
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
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Bugs may be a problem here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
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Protecting pants/skirts
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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A rain coat to layer with a jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
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Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We like:
June
June in Dhanbad is blindingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Personal cooling fan
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Do pack additional, as these are likely to get wet or dirty.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Sunglasses
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are engineered to cool you and include UV protection.
Bug bite relief
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are engineered to keep you cool:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Sun protecting legwear
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
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Rain pants
These will be a lifesaver in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We suggest:
July
In July, Dhanbad is extremely hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Dhanbad, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
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Waterproof sandals
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Skirts
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Bug repellent
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Loose-fit shorts
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
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Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also filters dangerous contaminants:
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A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We like:
August
August in Dhanbad is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be essential in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We recommend:
September
If you are traveling to Dhanbad in September, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Loose-fit shorts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against the sun:
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also filters contaminants:
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We like:
October
October for Dhanbad is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against the sun:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also cleans dangerous contaminants:
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We recommend:
November
November for Dhanbad is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Light skirts
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Sandals
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Extra socks
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
December
December in this region is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Sandals
-
Light skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Extra socks
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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