Muzaffarpur climate
Muzaffarpur (Bihar, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,060 mm42 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Muzaffarpur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 846 | 1660 | 90.4 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1253 | 2068 | 140.5 |
| Mar | 3594 | 1763 | 2679 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2374 | 3289 | 200.8 |
| May | 41106 | 2781 | 3493 | 612.4 |
| Jun | 39102 | 2984 | 3493 | 1666.5 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2780 | 3086 | 29512 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2679 | 2985 | 2339.2 |
| Sep | 3189 | 2576 | 2882 | 1967.7 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2069 | 2678 | 502.0 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1458 | 2170 | 10.1 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1049 | 1762 | 30.1 |
| Year | 41106 | 846 | 2679 | 1,06042 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 39% | 2.9 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 43% | 31% | 4.3 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 31% | 31% | 5.6 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 29% | 32% | 6.3 | 12:45 |
| May | 38% | 43% | 6.3 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 53% | 64% | 5.5 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 78% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:37 |
| Aug | 83% | 75% | 5.1 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 84% | 63% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 74% | 26% | 4.6 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 63% | 14% | 3.9 | 10:50 |
| Dec | 57% | 30% | 2.9 | 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 Muzaffarpur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.5 °C33.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,060 mm42 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 68% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is July (295 mm12 in), the driest is November (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in April to 84% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Muzaffarpur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 14 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F, very wet (295 mm12 in) and humid (78% 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 Muzaffarpur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 846 to 12 °C53 °F, about 9 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 3594 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1763 to 27 °C81 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, about 231 mm9.1 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 °C89 °F, lows 1458 to 25 °C76 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Muzaffarpur compares
Compared with Patna, about 64 km to the southwest, Muzaffarpur has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% more precipitation (1,060 mm42 in vs 994 mm39 in). The difference is largest in May (1 °C1.8 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Muzaffarpur is the 208th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 152nd 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), Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa) and Lahan (Nepal, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Darbhanga (pop. 296,039). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Muzaffarpur, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Patna 64 km · 26 °C79 °F · 994 mm39 in
- Chapra 75 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,041 mm41 in
- Mothihari 75 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,134 mm45 in
- Janakpur 86 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,145 mm45 in
- Arrah 96 km · 26 °C79 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Bihar Sharif 103 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
- Siwan 104 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,012 mm40 in
- Begusarai 108 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,026 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Muzaffarpur?
May is the warmest month in Muzaffarpur, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Muzaffarpur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Muzaffarpur?
July is the wettest month with about 295 mm (11.6 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Muzaffarpur?
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.