Begusarai climate
Begusarai (Bihar, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,026 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Begusarai climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 847 | 1660 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1254 | 2069 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1864 | 2680 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2475 | 3289 | 230.9 |
| May | 41105 | 2781 | 3493 | 622.4 |
| Jun | 39101 | 2984 | 3493 | 1586.2 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2780 | 3086 | 28511 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2679 | 2984 | 2108.3 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 1947.6 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2170 | 2678 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1559 | 2170 | 20.1 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 20.1 |
| Year | 41105 | 847 | 2679 | 1,02640 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 33% | 3.2 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 44% | 27% | 4.5 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 32% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 31% | 34% | 6.3 | 12:44 |
| May | 41% | 47% | 6.1 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 56% | 70% | 5.3 | 13:43 |
| Jul | 80% | 84% | 4.5 | 13:34 |
| Aug | 84% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 85% | 67% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 76% | 32% | 4.5 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 65% | 14% | 3.9 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 59% | 26% | 3.1 | 10:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Begusarai is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.2 °C32.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,026 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 67% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (285 mm11 in), the driest is November (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 31% in April to 85% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Begusarai
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F, very wet (285 mm11 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Begusarai
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C54 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3595 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, about 218 mm8.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1559 to 25 °C77 °F, about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Begusarai compares
Compared with Bihar Sharif, about 66 km to the west, Begusarai has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Begusarai is the 194th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 166th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa), Lahan (Nepal, Cwa) and Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Munger (pop. 213,303) and Jamalpur (pop. 105,434). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Begusarai, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bihar Sharif 66 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
- Saharsa 69 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,164 mm46 in
- Bhagalpur 86 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,121 mm44 in
- Patna 102 km · 26 °C79 °F · 994 mm39 in
- Muzaffarpur 108 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,060 mm42 in
- Jahanabad 117 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
- Deoghar 118 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,210 mm48 in
- Gaya 133 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Begusarai?
May is the warmest month in Begusarai, with an average high of 41 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Begusarai?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Begusarai?
July is the wettest month with about 285 mm (11.2 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Begusarai?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.