Saharsa climate
Saharsa (Bihar, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,164 mm46 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saharsa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 847 | 1660 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3494 | 1864 | 2679 | 190.7 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 401.6 |
| May | 39102 | 2679 | 3391 | 973.8 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2882 | 3290 | 1827.2 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2679 | 3085 | 31712 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2679 | 2984 | 2178.5 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 2118.3 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2169 | 2577 | 602.4 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1559 | 2170 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2474 | 1050 | 1762 | 20.1 |
| Year | 39102 | 847 | 2678 | 1,16446 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 33% | 3.2 | 10:41 |
| Feb | 44% | 27% | 4.5 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 32% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 34% | 34% | 6.3 | 12:44 |
| May | 47% | 47% | 6.1 | 13:24 |
| Jun | 62% | 70% | 5.3 | 13:45 |
| Jul | 82% | 84% | 4.5 | 13:36 |
| Aug | 85% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 86% | 67% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 32% | 4.5 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 69% | 14% | 3.9 | 10:50 |
| Dec | 62% | 26% | 3.1 | 10:32 |
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 Saharsa is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17 °C30.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,164 mm46 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 64% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (317 mm12 in), the driest is December (2 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 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Saharsa
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 2 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 (317 mm12 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 Saharsa
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 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 3494 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1864 to 26 °C79 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, about 239 mm9.4 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 °C76 °F, about 91 mm3.6 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 Saharsa compares
Compared with Begusarai, about 69 km to the southwest, Saharsa is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler and receives 13% more precipitation (1,164 mm46 in vs 1,026 mm40 in). The difference is largest in May (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Saharsa is the 256th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 128th 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
- Begusarai 69 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,026 mm40 in
- Bhagalpur 80 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,121 mm44 in
- Purnia 89 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
- Biratnagar 93 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,394 mm55 in
- Lahan 95 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,104 mm43 in
- Katihar 105 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,229 mm48 in
- Janakpur 116 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,145 mm45 in
- Muzaffarpur 124 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,060 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saharsa?
May is the warmest month in Saharsa, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saharsa?
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 Saharsa?
July is the wettest month with about 317 mm (12.5 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Saharsa?
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.