Weather in Gaya, India 🇮🇳
Live weather in Gaya, currently 33°C with light rain shower. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Gaya is in India — see weather across all major cities in India, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
33.4°C
feels like 38.5°C
Light rain shower
Current Weather in Gaya, India Updated at 12:30 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 54% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 12.2 kph (260°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1006.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.6 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 71% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 10.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:32 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:03 PM |
What is the weather like in Gaya right now?
It's hot in Gaya right now — 33°C, with rain about. A drizzle is dampening Gaya right now. Sticky air pushes the feel to about 38°C. A steady breeze is blowing at 12 kph from the west.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Intense sun, UV 10: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. Daylight runs from 05:32 AM to 06:03 PM today — about 12h 31m.
Keep an eye out — a 58% chance of showers, up to 3 mm. Rain is expected to move in around 2pm, so get outdoor plans done before then. Today is about typical for September in Gaya.
It's an unsettled week ahead, with the wettest day looking like Wednesday. Today's high stays well short of Gaya's record for the date, 36°C.
Bottom line: take an umbrella if you're heading out in Gaya today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Gaya, India 🇮🇳
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Air Quality Index in Gaya, India 🇮🇳 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 4 (Moderate) |
| CO: | 216.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 166.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 2.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 25.7 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 37.0 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 42.5 µg/m³ |
About Gaya
Gaya sits in the Indian state of Bihar, a city steeped in spiritual significance and ancient history. It is the gateway to Bodh Gaya, where the Mahabodhi Temple marks the spot of Buddha’s enlightenment, drawing pilgrims from across the globe. The city hugs the banks of the Phalgu River, surrounded by low hills and dense groves of mango and bamboo. Streets hum with the rhythm of ritual chants and the clatter of cycle rickshaws, while the scent of incense and marigolds lingers in the air. Gaya feels alive with devotion and timeworn tradition.
Under the Köppen classification, Gaya falls into Cwa — a humid subtropical climate with a pronounced dry winter. Summers, from March to June, are intensely hot and sticky, with temperatures often soaring above 40°C and humidity building ahead of the monsoon. The wet season arrives in June and lasts through September, bringing heavy, drenching rains that can turn roads into rivers. Winter, from November to February, is the dry, pleasant counterpoint: sunny, mild days around 20–25°C and cooler nights that dip to 8°C. Pack lightweight cottons and an umbrella for summer; a light jacket or sweater for winter evenings.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from November to February, when skies are clear and the air crisp. Notably, winter mornings sometimes bring a thick, lingering fog that can disrupt travel and obscure the temples. The monsoon, while vital for the region, can cause localised flooding, and pre-monsoon thunderstorms occasionally whip through with fierce winds. Snow is nonexistent, but the humidity and rain define much of the year. For those drawn to Gaya’s sacred aura, the cool, dry season offers the most comfortable pilgrimage.
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