The short answer
When to go to Darbhanga
November to February is the best window: days are dry and mild, the fort and campuses are comfortable to walk, and migratory birds arrive at Kusheshwar Asthan. March and October are workable but warmer. April and May are very hot, and June to September bring heavy rain and flooding. Older travellers should plan mornings out and afternoons indoors.
Month by month
Darbhanga weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 7°C | 12 mm | Cool and dry; foggy mornings possible | |
| February | 26°C | 10°C | 13 mm | Mild, dry, comfortable for sightseeing | |
| March | 31°C | 13°C | 10 mm | Warming; good for early starts | |
| April | 36°C | 17°C | 25 mm | Hot afternoons; keep to mornings | |
| May | 38°C | 20°C | 45 mm | Very hot and humid before the monsoon | |
| June | 36°C | 23°C | 165 mm | Monsoon onset; heat and heavy showers | |
| July | 34°C | 24°C | 281 mm | Peak monsoon; flooding and waterlogged lanes | |
| August | 34°C | 23°C | 248 mm | Heavy rain; wetlands and roads hard to reach | |
| September | 33°C | 21°C | 197 mm | Rain continues; humid | |
| October | 33°C | 19°C | 25 mm | Rains end; clearer, still warm | |
| November | 30°C | 13°C | 3 mm | Dry and pleasant; migratory birds arrive | |
| December | 26°C | 8°C | 3 mm | Cool, dry; best for birds and walking |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Darbhanga seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool and dry; foggy mornings possible
- February: Mild, dry, comfortable for sightseeing
- November: Dry and pleasant; migratory birds arrive
- December: Cool, dry; best for birds and walking
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming; good for early starts
- October: Rains end; clearer, still warm
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Hot afternoons; keep to mornings
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very hot and humid before the monsoon
- June: Monsoon onset; heat and heavy showers
- July: Peak monsoon; flooding and waterlogged lanes
- August: Heavy rain; wetlands and roads hard to reach
- September: Rain continues; humid
Useful answers
Best time to visit Darbhanga: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Darbhanga?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Darbhanga, with March and October also good. November to February is the best window: days are dry and mild, the fort and campuses are comfortable to walk, and migratory birds arrive at Kusheshwar Asthan. March and October are workable but warmer. April and May are very hot, and June to September bring heavy rain and flooding. Older travellers should plan mornings out and afternoons indoors.
Which months should I avoid in Darbhanga with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid before the monsoon Monsoon onset; heat and heavy showers
When does it rain most in Darbhanga?
July is the wettest month, with about 281 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.