As you approach Chandigarh which is spread around 114 square kilometers, the first thing that captures your eye is the gently sloping Shivalik Hills, the outermost part of the Himalayas, rising to the northeast.  They add to the city's scenic beauty and also influence its climate, bringing cooler breezes that temper the heat of the plains.                    

    

Chandigarh greets visitors with wide, well-organized, tree-lined streets. The grid-like layout of the city’s sectors is logical and easy to navigate. The residential sectors are characterized by wide, tree-lined streets, where large trees like neem, peepal, and gulmohar provide shade. The market spaces too, are always shaded due to the large buildings, the buildings are placed strategically with the roads  to the north, repelling the summer heat effectively. The homes are often rectangular or cuboidal in shape, with flat roofs and large windows that allow plenty of natural light.

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The sandy- silt soil provides good drainage and the silt retains the moisture because of which there is no waterlogging in the city.

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Chandigarh experiences hot and dry winds from the west and northwest, often referred to as the "loo,” carrying heat from the Thar Desert.

 

The monsoon season brings moist winds from the southwest.

 

In early March, the chill of winter finally receded and the temperature was perfect, making it an ideal time for morning jog. May temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, and everybody has adapted to staying indoors during peak heat time, waiting for the evening when its more bearable to step outside. Monsoon brings a sense of renewal and keeps the city’s greenery lush October brings along clear skies and comfortable temperatures. December people wrap themselves in layers of clothes and mufflers.The daytime temperatures are mild, but the nights are quite cold, dipping down to around 5 degrees Celsius.