UP & Bihar in April
Lucknow 21–38 °C, dry, hot afternoons
Where to go
Our picks for April
Tigers, rhinos and swamp deer on the Nepal border
The Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar
Dawn boats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes on the Ganges
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Is April a good time to visit UP & Bihar?
Mornings remain pleasant but afternoons pass 35 °C. Sightseeing shifts to dawn and dusk, with long hotel lunches in between. Buddha Purnima falls in April or May, when Bodh Gaya fills with pilgrims. Dudhwa is in good form for wildlife, as water sources shrink and animals gather.
What is the weather like in UP & Bihar in April?
Lucknow 21–38 °C, dry, hot afternoons. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in UP & Bihar in April?
We suggest Dudhwa National Park, Bodh Gaya, Varanasi. Start the Taj Mahal and the ghats at sunrise and be back indoors by 11 am.