Best time to visit Gaya, India

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The best time to visit Gaya is March

Are you looking to travel to Gaya and want to find out when’s the best time to visit? You’re in the right place! The perfect time to visit Gaya is March due to the excellent weather conditions, and you might even find that the cost of flights and accommodation are lower than if you travel during the peak holiday seasons.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 42℃ (108℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 44℃ (111℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 8℃ (46℉) around January.

The days are longest in Gaya in May, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Gaya in July – It’s the wettest month of the year.

By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Gaya. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

November

Most daylight

May

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Gaya seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Gaya as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Gaya is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Gaya

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Gaya for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Gaya climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Gaya for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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JUN
JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Gaya in January

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 55%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in January, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.


Gaya in February

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 47%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Gaya in March

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Gaya in April

  • Average temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 40℃ (105℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 23%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Gaya in May

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (98℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (108℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Gaya in June

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average high temperature: 41℃ (105℉)
  • Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average humidity: 40%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 8 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Gaya in July

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 20 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Gaya in August

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 121mm (5") over 19 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Gaya in September

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 120mm (5") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Gaya in October

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 8 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Gaya in November

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 53%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Gaya in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Gaya in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Gaya is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 42℃ (108℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Gaya is generally around November. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in November first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Gaya is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Gaya, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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