Arak
Buxar · India
Arak lies in Bihar, India. By our climate data, the best time to visit is December–February. The warmest month is May, with average highs of 40°C (105°F).
The best months to visit are December–February.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 40°C (105°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 10°C (49°F).
The wettest month is July, with rain on about 12 days.
April is the sunniest month, with about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 65% of places in India.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 8%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:57 / 17:16
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Arak
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23° | 27° | 33° | 39° | 40° | 38° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° |
| Average low | 10° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 14° | 10° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 19 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 126 | 279 | 281 | 185 | 48 | 7 | 2 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 9 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 10.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 67 | 60 | 42 | 37 | 45 | 63 | 78 | 82 | 79 | 69 | 65 | 69 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Go score | 96 | 97 | 60 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 34 | 39 | 48 | 64 | 82 | 97 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Arak, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: June–September Dry season: October–May (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Hiking | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Rainy season in India: June–October · Wettest month: July Month by month
Arak: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Arak: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indian Rupee
INR · ₹
1 USD ≈ 94.9 INR
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Calling code
- +91
- Meal, casual restaurant₹550≈ $5.80
- Cappuccino₹155≈ $1.60
- Beer (0.5 l)₹220≈ $2.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)₹74.00≈ $0.80
- Taxi, 5 km₹375≈ $3.90
- Public transport ticket₹73.00≈ $0.80
- Mid-range hotel, per night₹5,550≈ $59.00
Estimated from India’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 23% of US levels.
No public holidays in the coming months.
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Arak
Nearest airports
- PATJay Prakash Narayan AirportPatna87 km
- GAYGaya AirportGaya121 km
- VNSLal Bahadur Shastri International AirportVaranasi138 km
- GOPGorakhpur AirportGorakhpur147 km
Distances
- New Delhi770 km 13 h 21 · 1 h 38
- Mumbai1,373 km 23 h 48 · 2 h 25
- Delhi770 km 13 h 21 · 1 h 38
- Bengaluru1,567 km 27 h 10 · 2 h 40
- Hyderabad1,092 km 18 h 55 · 2 h 03
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Hotels in Arak
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Arak
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arak?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Arak is December–February.
What is the weather like in Arak in October?
In October, Arak averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 48 mm of rain on about 2 days.
What is the rainiest month in Arak?
July, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the nearest airport to Arak?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 138 km away.
What power plugs are used in India?
Plug types C, D, at 230 V.
What currency is used in India?
Indian Rupee (INR).
What is the emergency number in India?
112.
Is India safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country.
When is Arak most crowded?
The busiest months are December–February.
When is Arak least crowded?
The quietest months are April–August.
What time zone is Arak in?
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
What is the population of Arak?
About 6,147.