Weather in Kishanganj, Bihar
Kishanganj is a key district city located in Bihar, India. The city lies at approximately 26.1°N latitude, placing it in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
Climate Overview
The southwest monsoon dominates central India from June through September. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat all receive the bulk of their rain in these four months. Temperatures in Kishanganj range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Kishanganj
Kishanganj's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 23 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. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- 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 Kishanganj
Wondering what the weather is like in Kishanganj right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Kishanganj? 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 Kishanganj
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Kishanganj are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Kishanganj
Air quality in Kishanganj is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Kishanganj typically enjoys cleaner air than the major metros, though pre-monsoon dust and winter fog can push AQI into the moderate range.
Quick facts about Kishanganj
Kishanganj has a population of about 1,05,782; sits at 26.10°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 Kishanganj on this page.
Nearby Cities in Bihar
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