Bodh Gaya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (106°F) in May to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 29°C (84°F) in May to around 11°C (52°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Bodh Gaya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1076 mm (42 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Bodh Gaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 289 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.7 mm (0.3 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bodh Gaya.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 26%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year