Monthly climate guide
Patna weather in January
With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), January feels warm in Patna. Rainfall averages about 10 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 5°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the drier months, with about 88% less rain than Patna's average.
- Patna is usually about 18°C warmer than Gangtok, 400 km away, in January.
- Temperatures are climbing — February is around 5°C warmer.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.
January is typically Patna's coolest month.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
10 mm
very dry
Humidity
52%
relative
Sky
37%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Patna weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 9°C / 48°F | 10 mm | 52% | 37% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 12°C / 54°F | 13 mm | 44% | 29% |
| March | 35°C / 95°F | 18°C / 64°F | 12 mm | 33% | 25% |
| April | 40°C / 105°F | 24°C / 75°F | 16 mm | 29% | 32% |
| May | 42°C / 108°F | 28°C / 82°F | 47 mm | 33% | 43% |
| June | 40°C / 104°F | 30°C / 86°F | 121 mm | 48% | 67% |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 27°C / 81°F | 263 mm | 76% | 85% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 223 mm | 83% | 78% |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 207 mm | 84% | 66% |
| October | 31°C / 87°F | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm | 74% | 29% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 65% | 14% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 10°C / 50°F | 4 mm | 58% | 31% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Patna?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Patna →Other India cities in January
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Patna in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Patna?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Patna, with highs around 24°C and about 10 mm of rain.
How warm is Patna in January?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Patna in January?
Patna typically gets around 10 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Patna (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.