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Bodh Gaya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Bodh Gaya 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 Bodh Gaya. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°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

Bodh Gaya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1076 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Bodh Gaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 289 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.7 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Bodh Gaya Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Bodh Gaya

Sun   Dec 22
26°C | 11°C
NW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
26°C | 13°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
27°C | 12°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Bodh Gaya 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Bodh Gaya?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Bodh Gaya have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bodh Gaya?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bodh Gaya?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bodh Gaya?
    July tops the wettest month list with 289 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bodh Gaya?
    December is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.