Bhagalpur climate
Bhagalpur (Bihar, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,121 mm44 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bhagalpur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 948 | 1661 | 90.3 |
| Feb | 2984 | 1355 | 2170 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1965 | 2780 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2475 | 3289 | 381.5 |
| May | 40104 | 2780 | 3392 | 913.6 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2882 | 3290 | 1706.7 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2679 | 3085 | 29011 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 2128.3 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 2038.0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2170 | 2578 | 783.1 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1559 | 2170 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 30.1 |
| Year | 40104 | 948 | 2679 | 1,12144 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 33% | 3.2 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 43% | 27% | 4.5 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 32% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 34% | 34% | 6.3 | 12:43 |
| May | 47% | 47% | 6.1 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 64% | 70% | 5.3 | 13:42 |
| Jul | 82% | 84% | 4.5 | 13:34 |
| Aug | 86% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 86% | 67% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 32% | 4.5 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 70% | 14% | 3.9 | 10:53 |
| Dec | 62% | 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 Bhagalpur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 27 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.1 °C30.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,121 mm44 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 63% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (290 mm11 in), the driest is December (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in March to 86% 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 9 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 Bhagalpur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (290 mm11 in) and humid (82% 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 Bhagalpur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 948 to 13 °C55 °F, about 7 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 40 °C104 °F, lows 1965 to 27 °C80 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, about 224 mm8.8 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 2781 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1559 to 25 °C77 °F, about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Bhagalpur compares
Compared with Mohammadpur, about 161 km to the east, Bhagalpur is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives 23% less precipitation (1,121 mm44 in vs 1,458 mm57 in). The difference is largest in June (2.2 °C4 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Bhagalpur is the 210th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 140th 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: Lahan (Nepal, Cwa), Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa) and Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Katihar 68 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,229 mm48 in
- Purnia 78 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
- Saharsa 80 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,164 mm46 in
- Begusarai 86 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,026 mm40 in
- Deoghar 88 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,210 mm48 in
- Malda 121 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,317 mm52 in
- Raiganj 123 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,476 mm58 in
- Giridih 135 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,265 mm50 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bhagalpur?
May is the warmest month in Bhagalpur, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bhagalpur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bhagalpur?
July is the wettest month with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Bhagalpur?
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.