Bodh Gaya is the holiest place in the world for Buddhists
Bodh Gaya is the place where Siddharta became the Buddha about 2,500 years ago. Now Buddhists from all corners of the world come to meditate and learn in Bodh Gaya.
The average annual maximum temperature in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India is 33°C (91°F), with daytime highs ranging from 24°C (75°F) in January to 41°C (106°F) in May. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Bodh Gaya compares to cities worldwide.
The climate in Bodh Gaya is dynamic, ranging widely from comfortable in winter to very hot in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 28°C (82°F) in May to 11°C (52°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bodh Gaya by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 41-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Bodh Gaya spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across India. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Bodh Gaya's average annual maximum temperature is 33°C (91°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Bodh Gaya, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 55%, considered moderate. In May, the warmest month, temperatures average 41°C (106°F) with 36% humidity, conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Bodh Gaya this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Bodh Gaya's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Bodh Gaya climate page.
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Bodh Gaya is the holiest place in the world for Buddhists
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