Weather in Rājgīr, Bihar
Rājgīr 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's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Like much of Bihar, Rājgīr follows the South Asian monsoon calendar: a hot pre-monsoon, a wet monsoon and a drier cool season after October. Summer afternoons can climb above 40°C.
Weather by season in Rājgīr
Rājgīr'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 Rājgīr
The current weather conditions in Rājgīr 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 Rājgīr? 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 Rājgīr
For the week ahead in Rājgīr, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Rājgīr
Air quality in Rājgīr is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Rājgīr 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 Rājgīr
Rājgīr has a population of about 41,587; sits at 25.03°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 Rājgīr on this page.
Nearby Cities in Bihar
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Bihar. See the "More in Bihar" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.