Kishanganj climate
Kishanganj (Bihar, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,701 mm67 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kishanganj climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 948 | 1660 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1763 | 2678 | 261.0 |
| Apr | 3799 | 2272 | 3086 | 722.8 |
| May | 3798 | 2577 | 3188 | 1646.5 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2680 | 3187 | 27111 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 42617 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2678 | 2984 | 32413 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2576 | 2882 | 28811 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2169 | 2577 | 1064.2 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1560 | 2169 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2374 | 1151 | 1762 | 20.1 |
| Year | 3799 | 948 | 2577 | 1,70167 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58% | 32% | 3.2 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 47% | 36% | 4.2 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 37% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 42% | 47% | 5.8 | 12:45 |
| May | 57% | 59% | 5.7 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 73% | 76% | 4.9 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 86% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:37 |
| Aug | 87% | 83% | 4.6 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 88% | 72% | 4.3 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 82% | 41% | 4.5 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 75% | 21% | 4.0 | 10:50 |
| Dec | 69% | 23% | 3.3 | 10:31 |
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 Kishanganj is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.2 °C27.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,701 mm67 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (426 mm17 in), the driest is December (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 37% in March to 88% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 21%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kishanganj
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 2 mm0.1 in to 10 mm0.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (426 mm17 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Kishanganj
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2373 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 948 to 12 °C54 °F, about 6 mm0.2 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 3493 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 1763 to 25 °C77 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3189 to 35 °C95 °F, lows around 26 °C78 °F, about 340 mm13 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 2679 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1560 to 25 °C76 °F, about 133 mm5.2 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 Kishanganj compares
The nearest larger place is Raiganj, about 57 km to the south. Compared with it, Kishanganj has practically the same average temperature. It receives 15% more precipitation (1,701 mm67 in vs 1,476 mm58 in). The difference is largest in April (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Kishanganj is the 321st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 39th wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Dinajpur (Bangladesh, Cwa), Saidpur (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Mohammadpur (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Raiganj 57 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,476 mm58 in
- Climate in Purnia 60 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
- Climate in Katihar 74 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,229 mm48 in
- Climate in Biratnagar 79 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,394 mm55 in
- Climate in Siliguri 82 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,774 mm70 in
- Climate in Dinajpur 86 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,669 mm66 in
- Climate in Jalpaiguri 90 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,048 mm81 in
- Climate in Saidpur 100 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,959 mm77 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kishanganj?
May is the warmest month in Kishanganj. Its average high is 37 °C (98 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kishanganj?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kishanganj?
July is the wettest month with about 426 mm (16.8 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Kishanganj?
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. The gaps are largest 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.