Patna — time and weather
Patna is a city in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. This page shows the current local time in Patna and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Patna
Local time in Patna is based on the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
India is a large South Asian country with an ancient history, many languages and religions, a diverse cuisine and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: India →What to see in Patna
Sights and historical places
- Pataliputra
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu
- Patna Museum
- Bihar Museum
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib
- Sher Shah Suri Masjid
Climate in Patna: month by month
The warmest month in Patna is April, with average daytime highs of 37.4 °C; the coolest is January, around 20.9 °C by day and 10.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~304 mm) and is lowest in November (~1 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| February | 25 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| March | 32 | 19 | 12 | 2 |
| April | 37 | 24 | 7 | 2 |
| May | 36 | 26 | 73 | 8 |
| June | 36 | 28 | 178 | 14 |
| July | 33 | 27 | 257 | 23 |
| August | 32 | 26 | 304 | 26 |
| September | 32 | 26 | 223 | 24 |
| October | 31 | 23 | 123 | 8 |
| November | 28 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Patna are January–February, November–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Patna: Sunrise 05:24 · Sunset 18:21 · Day length 12:56
Time difference from Patna right now:
| New York | +9.5 h |
| London | +4.5 h |
| Dubai | +1.5 h |
| Tokyo | −3.5 h |
| Paris | +3.5 h |
| Sydney | −4.5 h |