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Patna weather in August (Bihar, India)

How is the weather in Patna in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Patna typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 34°C. But by evening, they drop to around 27°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Patna in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Patna. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Patna climate page with graphs.

 

Patna, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 280 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Patna in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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