Patna Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Patna experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 18°C (64°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Patna has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1486 mm (59 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Patna experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 156 mm (6.1 in) in December, the wettest month, and 90 mm (3.5 in) in May, the driest month. 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

Patna can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Patna.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year