Weather in Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Bodh Gaya is a quiet town in Bihar, India, with a semi-arid to humid subtropical climate driven by the South Asian monsoon cycle.
Climate Overview
Central India receives substantial monsoon rainfall from June to September, with the Western Ghats creating a rain shadow effect on the eastern side. Bodh Gaya's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 19 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Bodh Gaya
The current weather conditions in Bodh Gaya are updated every hour from the ECMWF global model via Open-Meteo. You can see real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and air quality at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Bodh Gaya? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Bihar.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Bodh Gaya
The 7-day forecast for Bodh Gaya shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Bihar region.
Air Quality in Bodh Gaya
Air quality in Bodh Gaya is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Local air quality varies based on seasonal agricultural burning, industrial activity and weather patterns.
Quick facts about Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya has a population of about 38,439; sits at 24.70°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Bodh Gaya on this page.
Nearby Cities in Bihar
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