When is the best time to go to Bodhgaya

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bodhgaya, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bodhgaya weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bodhgaya are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bodhgaya January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 17mm 7.4hrs 11.6hrs

The weather in January in Bodhgaya is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bodhgaya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bodhgaya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in January »

February

Bodhgaya February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 15mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs

February in Bodhgaya is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bodhgaya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bodhgaya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in February »

March

Bodhgaya March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 10mm 8.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Bodhgaya is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bodhgaya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Bodhgaya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in March »

April

Bodhgaya April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 8mm 9.3hrs 13.5hrs

Bodhgaya's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bodhgaya, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bodhgaya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in April »

May

Bodhgaya May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 20mm 8hrs 14.1hrs

May is a dry month in Bodhgaya and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bodhgaya.

May is in the spring in Bodhgaya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in May »

June

Bodhgaya June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 138mm 5.6hrs 11.6hrs

The weather in June in Bodhgaya is characteristically very hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bodhgaya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bodhgaya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in June »

July

Bodhgaya July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 281mm 3.6hrs 12.1hrs

July in Bodhgaya is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bodhgaya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bodhgaya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 281mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in July »

August

Bodhgaya August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 274mm 4.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Bodhgaya is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bodhgaya for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bodhgaya and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in August »

September

Bodhgaya September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 203mm 4.8hrs 13.5hrs

Bodhgaya's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bodhgaya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bodhgaya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in September »

October

Bodhgaya October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 62mm 7.2hrs 14.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bodhgaya and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bodhgaya.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bodhgaya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in October »

November

Bodhgaya November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 6mm 7.5hrs 11.6hrs

November is a very dry month in Bodhgaya and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bodhgaya, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bodhgaya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in November »

December

Bodhgaya December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 3mm 7.4hrs 12.1hrs

December in Bodhgaya is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bodhgaya, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bodhgaya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bodhgaya with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bodhgaya weather in December »

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Bodhgaya weather stats

Bodhgaya weather statistics
Hottest month: May 40.4°C 104.7°F
Driest month: December 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 23.2°C 73.8°F
Wettest month: July 281mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: June 27.9°C 82.2°F
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