Best time to visit Rajgir, India

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The best time to visit Rajgir is February

Rajgir is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, February is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 42℃ (107℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 44℃ (111℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 8℃ (46℉) at night.

If you’re keen to see the sights of Rajgir during the day, the sun stays up the longest around May. The wet season in Rajgir falls around September, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in November instead.

For more information about when to travel to Rajgir, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

November

Most daylight

May

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Rajgir seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Rajgir as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Rajgir 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 Rajgir

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 Rajgir 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.

Rajgir 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 Rajgir 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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Rajgir in January

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in February

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 49%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rajgir 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.


Rajgir in March

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 30%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in April

  • Average temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 40℃ (105℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 25%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in May

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 34%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in June

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average high temperature: 41℃ (105℉)
  • Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average humidity: 43%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in July

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (96℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 22 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in August

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 21 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in September

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

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

Rajgir in October

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

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


Rajgir in November

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rajgir 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.


Rajgir in December

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 47%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Rajgir 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 Rajgir is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 42℃ (107℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Rajgir 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 Rajgir is generally around September, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of September too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Rajgir, 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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