Avoid
Bodh Gaya in June
Bihar, India
June combines peak heat with rising humidity in a combination that makes Bodh Gaya genuinely dangerous for outdoor exploration. The temple complex becomes a dash-between-buildings exercise.
The June story
Hard no. Come back in four months.
Why June scores 1/5
Weather
Pre-monsoon furnace
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine. Good roads.. road condition: NH connecting Gaya to Bodh Gaya well-maintained.. public transport: Flights to Gaya. Trains to Gaya Junction. Shared autos to Bodh Gaya.. from nearest city: Gaya 17km (30min). Patna 110km (3hrs). Delhi→Gaya flight 2hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: District administration Gaya. helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295. ambulance: 108. police station: Bodh Gaya (2km from temple). nearest hospital: Magadh Medical College Gaya (17km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G coverage in town. Weakens in surrounding villages.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — UNESCO World Heritage Site — real-world history lesson, Mahabodhi Temple is flat and walkable, International monasteries teach kids about global Buddhism, Museum has visual exhibits kids enjoy
Elevation
115m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓none
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season — cool, dry, international Buddhist pilgrims |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — cool weather continues, Losar celebrations |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming up but still pleasant |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — temperatures cross 40°C |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat — 42-46°C |
| Juneviewing | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon furnace |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — heavy rain, some flooding |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon — flooding risk |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — rain easing, humidity lingering |
| October | 4/5 | Season opening — pleasant weather returns |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — perfect weather, pilgrim season in full swing |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, festive, international pilgrims |
Practical Details
How to reach
Gaya 17km (30min). Patna 110km (3hrs). Delhi→Gaya flight 2hrs.. Roads: NH connecting Gaya to Bodh Gaya well-maintained.. Self-drive: Sedan fine. Good roads.. Public transport: Flights to Gaya. Trains to Gaya Junction. Shared autos to Bodh Gaya.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
115m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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