Weather in August in Bihar
Thinking about venturing to Bihar this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bihar in August?
Bihar is a region in India. August in Bihar generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Patna. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bodh Gaya with an average of 254 mm to heavy rainfall in Darbhanga with 314 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Patna enjoys close to 202 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Bihar, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bihar's yearly weather, check out our Bihar climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Bihar?
Patna
In August Patna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bodh Gaya
In August Bodh Gaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Darbhanga
In August Darbhanga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rājgīr
In August Rājgīr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gaya
In August Gaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bihar, in India.
Is August the best time to visit Bihar?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Patna, August may not be the ideal time to visit Bihar.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Patna. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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