Peak Season
Patna in January
Bihar, India
January Patna sits cool and clean along the Ganges. Makar Sankranti fills the ghats with color, the museums are comfortable to explore, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara glows in winter light.
The January story
The gateway city at its most welcoming.
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — cool Ganges-side weather, festival energy
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) — Golghar granary — 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 — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓pilgrims
- ✓history-lovers
- ✓families
- ✓transit-travelers
Who should think twice
- ✗those sensitive to fog delays
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak — cool Ganges-side weather, festival energy |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — warming nicely, clear skies |
| March | 4/5 | Good — Holi energy, warming |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — summer hits the plains hard |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat — plains at worst |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon humidity + heat |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — Ganges rising, flooding risk |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon — serious flood risk |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — Ganges still high |
| October | 4/5 | Good — festivals, clearing weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — Chhath Puja, perfect weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — 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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