The short answer
When to go to Begusarai
November to February is the best window: cool, dry weather and migratory birds at Kanwar Lake, with the Kartik fair at Simaria Ghat falling in October to November. April to June is very hot, and July to September brings heavy rain that floods low roads. Older travellers should keep lake and ghat outings to cool mornings and take a long midday rest.
Month by month
Begusarai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 9°C | 10 mm | Cool and dry; migrant birds at the lake | |
| February | 26°C | 13°C | 13 mm | Pleasant; clear days for the ghat | |
| March | 32°C | 17°C | 9 mm | Warming; mornings still fine | |
| April | 37°C | 22°C | 12 mm | Hot and dry; outings are tiring | |
| May | 38°C | 25°C | 48 mm | Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms | |
| June | 36°C | 27°C | 162 mm | Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives | |
| July | 33°C | 27°C | 289 mm | Heavy rain; low-lying roads flood | |
| August | 33°C | 27°C | 267 mm | Heavy rain and humidity | |
| September | 33°C | 26°C | 210 mm | Rain easing; humid and muggy | |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 50 mm | Humidity falls; Navratri and Dussehra crowds | |
| November | 29°C | 15°C | 5 mm | Dry, mild; Kartik fair at Simaria | |
| December | 24°C | 11°C | 5 mm | Cool and dry; foggy mornings possible |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Begusarai seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool and dry; migrant birds at the lake
- February: Pleasant; clear days for the ghat
- November: Dry, mild; Kartik fair at Simaria
- December: Cool and dry; foggy mornings possible
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming; mornings still fine
- October: Humidity falls; Navratri and Dussehra crowds
Possible, with planning: September
- September: Rain easing; humid and muggy
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Hot and dry; outings are tiring
- May: Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms
- June: Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives
- July: Heavy rain; low-lying roads flood
- August: Heavy rain and humidity
Useful answers
Best time to visit Begusarai: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Begusarai?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Begusarai, with March and October also good. November to February is the best window: cool, dry weather and migratory birds at Kanwar Lake, with the Kartik fair at Simaria Ghat falling in October to November. April to June is very hot, and July to September brings heavy rain that floods low roads. Older travellers should keep lake and ghat outings to cool mornings and take a long midday rest.
Which months should I avoid in Begusarai with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot and dry; outings are tiring Hottest month with pre-monsoon storms
When does it rain most in Begusarai?
July is the wettest month, with about 289 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.