Bihar Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bihar, India in January.

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Patna Bodh Gaya Darbhanga Rājgīr

Are you planning a trip a to Bihar, India in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bihar in January

Bihar, India is a region in India. January in Bihar generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Patna. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Patna.

For a closer look at conditions across Bihar, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 18 mm (0.7 in) in Patna.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Patna enjoys approximately 279 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Bihar in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bihar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bihar

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bihar, India?

Temperature range in Bihar (January)

Precipitation variation in Bihar (January)

Patna

In January Patna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
279 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Patna →

Bodh Gaya

In January Bodh Gaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bodh Gaya →

Darbhanga

In January Darbhanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Darbhanga →

Rājgīr

In January Rājgīr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rājgīr →

Gaya

In January Gaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gaya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Bihar, in India.

In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bihar in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Patna 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Bodh Gaya 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Darbhanga 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Rājgīr 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Gaya 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Bhāgalpur 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Bihar weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bihar, India in January?

Bihar, India typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Patna average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bihar, India in January?

Average temperatures in Bihar, India during January range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Patna.

Does Bihar, India get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bihar, India during January, with Patna averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bihar, India?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Bihar, India with overall perfect weather in Patna. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Patna. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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