Patna Weather- Best time to Visit Patna: Patna Temperature, Season and Climate

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Best Season		Temperature
Humidity		Wind

The city is situated 53 m above the sea level and due to its temperate elevation the climate of the place can be specified as a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Lying along the banks of Ganges, Patna is surrounded by religious centers for Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. Patna welcomes tourists from different cities of India. October to February is considered the best time to visit Patna. These months offer humid subtropical climate. Tourists enjoy winters and monsoon season, which brings soothing temperature levels. Such weather encourages tourists to explore the serene beauty of this place and take up adventure activities to add thrill to your trip. Also festivals such as the Rajgir Mahotsav in October and Sonepur Animal Fair in October-November provides a glimpse into city's culture, making your trip worthwhile. Whereas summers in Patna are quite hot like most parts of India. With rising temperature it is not possible to move around without wearing sun gears.

Winters
Winters –December –February – November marks the start of winter season with temperature ranging between 12°C to 32°C, these months are best to visit Patna as the place seems beautiful after the rains.

Summers
Summers – March – June –summers in Patna are moderately hot and continue up till June end. It is advisable that you carry light cotton clothes with you during your trip to Patna.

Monsoons
Monsoon –July–September– monsoon in Patna arrives in July thus making overall temperature moderate and enjoyable for tourism. These frequent rainfalls make the city a complete delight to enjoy with friends and family.

Weather By Month

Month	Climate	Details
January	Moderately cold	Patna witnesses extreme winters in this month. With mercury dipping swiftly to 2?C to 3?C, weather conditions are freezing and chilly, which makes necessary to wear heavy woolen clothes. This period is ideal for visiting the place and also offers an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and a good time exploring city offerings.
February	Pleasant	Weather in February is quite cold with light breeze. Days are mostly accompanied by lots of sunshine thus making it suitable to plan any activity like exploring its cultural heritage and a visit to its ancient monuments but it is recommended that you carry light woolens. Temperature increases by the end of this month thus making outdoor activities much more inviting.
March	Moderately Hot	In this month you can enjoy clear skies and sunny days that offer pleasant atmosphere. Temperature is bearable, which makes possible for tourists to explore its traditional artifacts, while rich collections of Persian and Arabic manuscripts are worth watching. This is an appropriate time to explore and indulge in cityâ€™s ethnicity and tradition.
April	Very Hot	With intensifying temperature levels, this month witnesses extreme summers thus heating up the region. Days are thwarting whereas nights are comparatively cooler. The climate at times can be bit uncomfortable to travel but the evenings are accompanied with cool wind that balances the overall warmth. However, make sure you apply sun tan lotions and wear light clothes in this season.
May	Very Hot	May has scorching temperature accompanied with clammy atmosphere which makes use of sun gears necessary. For tourists this heat is not much of annoyance as the local transport helps make their journey easy and you can still enjoy visiting its numerous attractions which include historic Patna Museum, Takht Har Mandir or Gandhi Ghat, which are not only architectural designs but a lesson in history as well.
June	Very Hot	June has hot, damp weather conditions. Temperature reaches up to a level that is too high to many people's liking. However these summers become tolerable due to monsoon showers, which provide moderate climate, encouraging for tourism. Mid of this month is expected to experience intermittent rainfall and intensify as July approaches.

Month	Climate	Details
July	Rainy	July is officially declared as the beginning month of torrential rains. This month witnesses an increased level of rainfall and is sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms which can be risky, when planning for outdoor sports. This downpour is not much of annoyance because most of the days are cloudy and have intermittent rains and are perfect to plan an ideal vacation.
August	Rainy	Patna receives heavy rainfalls during August. This excessive precipitation at times continues for long duration making overall weather cold thus carrying of rain gear is suitable. For those who love rainy season this is a perfect time to relax and enjoy the amazing exquisiteness of environment drenched in rain.
September	Rainy	September is the month when monsoon showers begin to fade away. First few days of this month are expected to receive heavy rainfall but with a dip in temperature level, this month witnesses days accompanied with little sunshine and partly cloudy skies. For tourists this is a great opportunity to enjoy its historic allure and many eye catching attractions.
October	Pleasant	With rise in temperature the weather turns out to be moderate and pleasing. Accompanied with bright sunbeams, days offer warmth whereas nights are comparatively cooler. This month you can explore Patnaâ€™s rich culture and its geographical diversity which is a visual treat in itself. Sometime frequent rainfalls may also occur but it is not much of inconvenience to tourists hence, you can plan outdoor activities and enjoy your trip.
November	Moderately Cold	This month witnesses slightly warm days and cool nights. Due to slight decrease in temperature this becomes much inviting for tourist visits. Days are pleasant with beautiful sunshine and light cool breeze whereas evenings are expected to be chilly. This month observes religious festivals, like Deepavali and Chhath which are celebrated here with pomp and show.
December	Very Cold	The weather is bit cold in December. Days are lovely and comfortable while nights are expected to be cold. In such weather, city is expected to receive heavy influx of visitors so for couples on honeymoon it is better to get prior bookings done while on a trip to this historically, culturally and religiously vibrant city. Heavy woolens are suggested to avoid any health hazards in this cold.