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Gorakhpur, Haryana Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Gorakhpur, Haryana?
Gorakhpur, Haryana gets 361 mm of precipitation a year over about 34 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 42°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Desert climate
Gorakhpur, Haryana has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in January to 42°C in May. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 23° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 20° | 37° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 27° | 39° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 18° | 33° |
How much rain does Gorakhpur get?
Gorakhpur gets 361 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of India.
August is the wettest month, with 76 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 6.
Gorakhpur weather by month
Gorakhpur weather in January
In January, Gorakhpur averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 34°C (1979) and the record low is -2°C (2014). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gorakhpur weather in February
In February, Gorakhpur averages a high of 25°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (2006) and the record low is -1°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gorakhpur weather in March
In March, Gorakhpur averages a high of 32°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 4°C (1998).
Gorakhpur weather in April
In April, Gorakhpur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 49°C (2007) and the record low is 11°C (2021).
Gorakhpur weather in May
In May, Gorakhpur averages a high of 42°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 49°C (1998) and the record low is 14°C (1977).
Gorakhpur weather in June
In June, Gorakhpur averages a high of 42°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 48°C (1993) and the record low is 18°C (2010).
Gorakhpur weather in July
In July, Gorakhpur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 46°C (1979) and the record low is 17°C (1986).
Gorakhpur weather in August
In August, Gorakhpur averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (1987) and the record low is 21°C (1993).
Gorakhpur weather in September
In September, Gorakhpur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (1981) and the record low is 17°C (1982).
Gorakhpur weather in October
In October, Gorakhpur averages a high of 35°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 92% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (1987) and the record low is 8°C (1989).
Gorakhpur weather in November
In November, Gorakhpur averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 37°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1973).
Gorakhpur weather in December
In December, Gorakhpur averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 37°C (2014) and the record low is -1°C (2018). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gorakhpur
October is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur, with estimated sunshine of 92% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 38%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 71% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gorakhpur is sunnier than 97% of India.
Humidity peaks in January at 81% and is lowest in April at 37%.
Gorakhpur has about 179 days a year above 32°C. Gorakhpur is hotter than 86% of India.
Gorakhpur weather records
These records cover HISSAR during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Gorakhpur station is 49°C, on May 25, 1998. The coldest is -2°C, on January 6, 2014.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 296 mm of precipitation, on October 16, 2023.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Gorakhpur
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 20°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 27°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 19°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 21° | 11 mm | 2 | 81% | 61% | 34° | -2° |
| February | 10° | 25° | 18 mm | 2 | 66% | 80% | 36° | -1° |
| March | 15° | 32° | 25 mm | 3 | 59% | 73% | 42° | 4° |
| April | 21° | 38° | 27 mm | 3 | 37% | 71% | 49° | 11° |
| May | 25° | 42° | 19 mm | 3 | 39% | 78% | 49° | 14° |
| June | 27° | 42° | 47 mm | 4 | 49% | 75% | 48° | 18° |
| July | 27° | 38° | 69 mm | 6 | 73% | 38% | 46° | 17° |
| August | 27° | 37° | 76 mm | 5 | 74% | 43% | 44° | 21° |
| September | 24° | 36° | 56 mm | 4 | 73% | 67% | 42° | 17° |
| October | 19° | 35° | 6.1 mm | 1 | 60% | 92% | 41° | 8° |
| November | 13° | 29° | 3.6 mm | 1 | 64% | 86% | 37° | 0° |
| December | 8° | 23° | 3.0 mm | 1 | 71% | 82% | 37° | -1° |
Station: HISSAR, 32 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Gorakhpur climate questions
How much rain does Gorakhpur get?
Gorakhpur gets 361 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gorakhpur?
August is the wettest month in Gorakhpur, with 76 mm. December is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Gorakhpur have a year?
Gorakhpur has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 6.
What is the hottest month in Gorakhpur?
May is the warmest month in Gorakhpur, with an average high of 42°C.
What is the coldest month in Gorakhpur?
January is the coldest month in Gorakhpur, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gorakhpur?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Gorakhpur station is 49°C, set on May 25, 1998. The record low is -2°C, on January 6, 2014.
What is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur?
October is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur, with estimated sunshine of 92% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Gorakhpur?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.