Patna Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Patna can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to warm.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Patna. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in May to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Patna has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1166 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Patna shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 323 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.8 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Patna Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Patna serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Patna.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Patna in India
During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Patna occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 323 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 322 hours of sunshine.
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