AI-generatedBhagalpur at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 1,274 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Bhagalpur is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bhagalpur
The best time to visit Bhagalpur is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 300 mm.
Bhagalpur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bhagalpur in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 33–38 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bhagalpur in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 34–36 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Bhagalpur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29–33 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Bhagalpur in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:4017:16
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:25–06:10 · evening 16:45–17:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:25 · evening 17:30–17:39
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bhagalpur compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Bhagalpur in October?
In October, Bhagalpur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:40 – 17:16
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
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February has the better holiday weather in Bhagalpur: score 97 against 46. In February, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bhagalpur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January22° · 7.8 h
In January, Bhagalpur is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in January97February27° · 8.1 h
In February, Bhagalpur is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in February61March33° · 8.5 h
In March, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in March45April38° · 8.1 h
In April, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in April25May38° · 6.6 h
In May, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in May6June36° · 4.9 h
In June, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 206 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in June13July34° · 4.1 h
In July, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 300 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in July13August34° · 4.1 h
In August, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 268 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in August18September33° · 4.6 h
In September, Bhagalpur is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in September46October33° · 6.2 h
In October, Bhagalpur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in October82November29° · 7.1 h
In November, Bhagalpur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in November94December24° · 7.3 h
In December, Bhagalpur is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bhagalpur.
Bhagalpur in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bhagalpur
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 206 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 22° | 12° | 7.8 h | 2 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 16° | 8.1 h | 2 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 33° | 21° | 8.5 h | 3 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 38° | 25° | 8.1 h | 5 | 25 |
| MayMay | 25 | 38° | 27° | 6.6 h | 12 | 96 |
| JuneJun | 6 | 36° | 28° | 4.9 h | 19 | 206 |
| JulyJul | 13 | 34° | 28° | 4.1 h | 27 | 300 |
| AugustAug | 13 | 34° | 28° | 4.1 h | 26 | 268 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 33° | 27° | 4.6 h | 23 | 232 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 33° | 25° | 6.2 h | 9 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 29° | 19° | 7.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 24° | 15° | 7.3 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.24° N, 86.97° E · 52 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Bhagalpur
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Bhagalpur, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bhagalpur: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bhagalpur has about 9 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bhagalpur
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bhagalpur
How breezy and how cloudy Bhagalpur is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bhagalpur typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 35 % of the sky over Bhagalpur: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bhagalpur
How often the day gets hot in Bhagalpur (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bhagalpur has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Bhagalpur in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bhagalpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 13).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 13
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bhagalpur vs Biratnagar
In October Biratnagar has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 46). During the day Biratnagar is 1 °C cooler than Bhagalpur.
| in October | Bhagalpur | Biratnagar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Bhagalpur
When is the best time to visit Bhagalpur?
The best time to visit Bhagalpur is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bhagalpur?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Bhagalpur?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 300 mm. The driest month is November with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bhagalpur get?
Bhagalpur gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.5 hours a day; in July there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Bhagalpur in?
Bhagalpur is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bhagalpur?
A nonstop flight from London to Bhagalpur takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bhagalpur?
Bhagalpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 21, summer holidays 13, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 95.