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Patna Weather in January

Thinking of visiting Patna in January? Expect high temperatures reaching 24°C (75°F) during the day, dropping to 11°C (52°F) at night, with some rainfall likely.

Rainfall in Patna in January

Typically around a single day of rainfall are expected, averaging 18 mm (0.7 in) for the month. On the rare occasion it does rain, the shower can be quite heavy given the low total spread across a single day.

Temperature in Patna in January

January in Patna is generally excellent, with days reaching 24°C (75°F) and nights settling around 11°C (52°F). The month of January belongs to the winter season. Overall, the month follows a fairly predictable daily temperature pattern. With overnight lows of 11°C (52°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep. Although it's cooler than other months, you can still expect warm and pleasant weather.

Sunshine in Patna in January

There are approximately 279 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

Wind Speed in Patna in January

Wind speeds average 1 m/s (2 knots) during January. At this speed, you'll experience mostly light air movement that's just barely noticeable. As an average, some days will be completely calm while others have gentle breezes you can feel on your skin.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances for Patna.

Patna Temperature in January

Min Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Max Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Chance of Rain
4%
Precipitation
18 mm (0.7 in)
Rainy days
a single day
Humidity
63%
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots)
Sunshine
279 hours
Percentage Sunshine

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Patna in January

For Patna in January, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Patna in January

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

  • Swimming
    10/10
  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Barbeque
    9/10
  • Camping
    10/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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