Climate of Patna, Bihar, India
Point-value climate at Patna (Bihar, India). Population approximately 2,158,000.
Located in Bihar, India, Patna has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 2,158,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.1°C / 61°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in May, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (December) to 305 mm / 12 in (July) — about 1047 mm / 41.2 in across the year. Patna is the capital of Bihar. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Patna's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1°C61°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.4°C66.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.8°C76.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 30°C86°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.7°C89.1°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.4°C88.5°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 29.4°C84.9°F | 305 mm12″ | Tropical |
| August | 29.4°C84.9°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.8°C83.8°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 22.1°C71.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 17.5°C63.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Patna?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Patna's warmest month is May at an average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Patna?
Patna, in Bihar, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.1°C / 61°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1047 mm / 41.2 in, with the wettest month being July (305 mm / 12 in) and the driest December (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Patna in May?
The average temperature in Patna in May is 31.7°C / 89.1°F, with rainfall of about 31 mm / 1.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Patna?
The driest month in Patna is December, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Patna?
The wettest month in Patna is July, with approximately 305 mm / 12 in of average monthly rainfall.