Muzaffarpur Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Muzaffarpur, India, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 39°C (102°F) in May, while winters cool to 24°C (75°F) in January.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1309 mm (52 in) per year. July is the wettest month and November the driest. The city also experiences distinct dry (November to April) and wet (June to September) seasons. The sunniest month is May, with 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Muzaffarpur
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Muzaffarpur. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C (102°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 27°C (81°F) in May to around 11°C (52°F) during January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1309 mm (52 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 361 mm (14 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 5.1 mm (0.2 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Muzaffarpur Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Muzaffarpur
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Muzaffarpur. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Muzaffarpur by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Muzaffarpur.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Muzaffarpur 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 39°C (102°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.
The rainy season occurs during June, July, August and September, when the area experiences its heaviest rainfall. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
