Bihār Sharīf, Bihar Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Bihār Sharīf, Bihar gets 935 mm of precipitation a year over about 62 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).

Bihār Sharīf climate at a glance

Subtropical monsoon climate

Bihār Sharīf, Bihar has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 22°C in January to 38°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Bihār Sharīf get?

Bihār Sharīf gets 935 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 62 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 56% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 249 mm. March is the driest, with 5 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 15.

Bihār Sharīf weather by month

Bihār Sharīf weather in January

In January, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2008) and the record low is 0°C (1975). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Bihār Sharīf weather in February

In February, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (1991) and the record low is 3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Bihār Sharīf weather in March

In March, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 8°C (1979).

Bihār Sharīf weather in April

In April, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 37°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The April record high is 45°C (1980) and the record low is 15°C (1983).

Bihār Sharīf weather in May

In May, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 38°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The May record high is 46°C (2005) and the record low is 18°C (1980).

Bihār Sharīf weather in June

In June, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 147 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The June record high is 46°C (1995) and the record low is 19°C (1996).

Bihār Sharīf weather in July

In July, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 249 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The July record high is 40°C (1992) and the record low is 20°C (1977).

Bihār Sharīf weather in August

In August, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 201 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 40°C (2002) and the record low is 22°C (1987).

Bihār Sharīf weather in September

In September, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 201 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1980) and the record low is 20°C (1986).

Bihār Sharīf weather in October

In October, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (1994) and the record low is 14°C (1983).

Bihār Sharīf weather in November

In November, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The November record high is 35°C (1990) and the record low is 8°C (1975).

Bihār Sharīf weather in December

In December, Bihār Sharīf averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The December record high is 34°C (2014) and the record low is 4°C (1998). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bihār Sharīf

February is the sunniest month in Bihār Sharīf, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 13%. Over the year the sun shines about 58% of daylight hours. Bihār Sharīf is sunnier than 70% of India.

Humidity peaks in September at 84% and is lowest in April at 44%.

Bihār Sharīf has about 123 days a year above 32°C. Bihār Sharīf is hotter than 51% of India.

Bihār Sharīf weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Bihār Sharīf station is 46°C, on June 15, 1995. The coldest is 0°C, on January 28, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 462 mm of rain, on September 4, 1991.

16 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Bihār Sharīf

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 11°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 21°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 27°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January11 mm280%72%29°
February15 mm269%82%39°
March5.1 mm259%81%42°
April13 mm244%74%45°15°
May35 mm460%70%46°18°
June147 mm866%38%46°19°
July249 mm1579%13%40°20°
August201 mm1482%16%40°22°
September201 mm1084%21%39°20°
October31 mm380%64%39°14°
November19 mm172%82%35°
December9.7 mm175%80%34°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Bihār Sharīf climate questions

How much rain does Bihār Sharīf get?

Bihār Sharīf gets 935 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 62 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Bihār Sharīf?

July is the wettest month in Bihār Sharīf, with 249 mm. March is the driest, with 5 mm.

How many rainy days does Bihār Sharīf have a year?

Bihār Sharīf has about 62 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Bihār Sharīf?

May is the warmest month in Bihār Sharīf, with an average high of 38°C.

What is the coldest month in Bihār Sharīf?

January is the coldest month in Bihār Sharīf, with an average low of 9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Bihār Sharīf?

The record high at the Bihār Sharīf station is 46°C, set on June 15, 1995. The record low is 0°C, on January 28, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Bihār Sharīf?

February is the sunniest month in Bihār Sharīf, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Bihār Sharīf?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station PATNA (62 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station PATNA.