Bihar weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Bihar this May 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 May?
Bihar is a region in India. May in Bihar generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During May, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 38°C in Bhāgalpur to 41°C in Gaya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Gaya and 26°C in Bhāgalpur. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Bihar. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bodh Gaya with an average of 26 mm to moderate rainfall in Bhāgalpur with 92 mm. Meanwhile, Patna enjoys close to 322 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Bihar for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bihar climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bihar?
Patna
In May Patna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bodh Gaya
In May Bodh Gaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Darbhanga
In May Darbhanga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rājgīr
In May Rājgīr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gaya
In May Gaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Bihar?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Patna, May may not be the ideal time to visit Bihar.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Patna. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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