Barabar Caves
Barabar Caves is an archaeological site and cave in the Jehanabad district of India. It is one of the 120 sights of the country listed on this site and is ranked 60th in popularity among India's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months between November and February, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 27 °C. Avoid the monsoon season from June to September, as rainfall is highest in July and August with about 291 mm and 292 mm of rain. The hottest months are April and May, with daily highs reaching 38 °C and 39 °C.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Gaya Airport, located 31 km away. The caves are 876 km from New Delhi. Travelers can combine a visit to Barabar Caves with trips to the Mahabodhi Temple, which is 35 km away, or Nalanda mahavihara, located about 41 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 292 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 26 | 33 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 19 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 143 | 292 | 291 | 177 | 45 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
