Caution
Patna in August
Bihar, India
August Patna and the Ganges are in full monsoon mode. Flooding is not a question of if but where. The city functions, barely, and tourism is not part of the equation.
The August story
Avoid unless essential transit.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Peak monsoon â serious flood risk
Roads & Access
self drive: Any vehicle. City driving chaotic but roads good.. road condition: National highways well-maintained. City traffic can be dense.. public transport: Flights from all metros. Major railway junction. App cabs (Ola/Uber). City buses.. from nearest city: Delhi 1000km (flight 2hrs). Kolkata 600km (flight 1.5hrs). Well-connected hub.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: State disaster response. helpline: Bihar Tourism: 0612-2225295. ambulance: 108 (reliable). police station: Multiple across city. nearest hospital: AIIMS Patna, PMCH, multiple private hospitals
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage across city.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) â Golghar granary â kids love climbing the spiral stairs, Patna Museum has dinosaur fossils, Ganges boat rides available, Good restaurants and ice cream shops, Gateway city with full amenities
Elevation
53m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- ânone
Who should think twice
- âtourists
- âfamilies
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak â cool Ganges-side weather, festival energy |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent â warming nicely, clear skies |
| March | 4/5 | Good â Holi energy, warming |
| April | 2/5 | Hot â summer hits the plains hard |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat â plains at worst |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon humidity + heat |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon â Ganges rising, flooding risk |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Peak monsoon â serious flood risk |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon â Ganges still high |
| October | 4/5 | Good â festivals, clearing weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak â Chhath Puja, perfect weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak â cool, clear, excellent transit hub |
Practical Details
How to reach
Delhi 1000km (flight 2hrs). Kolkata 600km (flight 1.5hrs). Well-connected hub.. Roads: National highways well-maintained. City traffic can be dense.. Self-drive: Any vehicle. City driving chaotic but roads good.. Public transport: Flights from all metros. Major railway junction. App cabs (Ola/Uber). City buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
53m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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