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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 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, Uttar Pradesh?
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh gets 989 mm of precipitation a year over about 57 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 39°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).
Mediterranean climate
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 22°C in January to 39°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 10° | 24° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 21° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 20° | 32° |
How much rain does Gorakhpur get?
Gorakhpur gets 989 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 57 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 62% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 304 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 15.
Gorakhpur weather by month
Gorakhpur weather in January
In January, Gorakhpur averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 30°C (1998) and the record low is 0°C (1973). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gorakhpur weather in February
In February, Gorakhpur averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 35°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1978). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Gorakhpur weather in March
In March, Gorakhpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 46°C (1973) and the record low is 8°C (1977).
Gorakhpur weather in April
In April, Gorakhpur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 44°C (1995) and the record low is 13°C (2007).
Gorakhpur weather in May
In May, Gorakhpur averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 46°C (1995) and the record low is 17°C (1977).
Gorakhpur weather in June
In June, Gorakhpur averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 124 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 49°C (1983) and the record low is 16°C (2009).
Gorakhpur weather in July
In July, Gorakhpur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 304 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 43°C (1987) and the record low is 21°C (1993).
Gorakhpur weather in August
In August, Gorakhpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 262 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2007) and the record low is 20°C (1996).
Gorakhpur weather in September
In September, Gorakhpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 166 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 18°C (1984).
Gorakhpur weather in October
In October, Gorakhpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2018) and the record low is 12°C (2005).
Gorakhpur weather in November
In November, Gorakhpur averages a high of 30°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 37°C (1995) and the record low is 7°C (1983).
Gorakhpur weather in December
In December, Gorakhpur averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 9 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 32°C (1981) and the record low is 0°C (1976). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gorakhpur
November is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur, with estimated sunshine of 85% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 15%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gorakhpur is sunnier than 76% of India.
Humidity peaks in September at 84% and is lowest in April at 37%.
Gorakhpur has about 132 days a year above 32°C. Gorakhpur is hotter than 56% of India.
Gorakhpur weather records
These records cover GORAKHPUR 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 June 20, 1983. The coldest is 0°C, on January 22, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 362 mm of precipitation, on August 12, 1991.
25 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 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 10°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 21°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 22° | 16 mm | 2 | 82% | 66% | 30° | 0° |
| February | 12° | 27° | 15 mm | 2 | 70% | 81% | 35° | 3° |
| March | 16° | 33° | 8.4 mm | 2 | 56% | 80% | 46° | 8° |
| April | 21° | 38° | 5.3 mm | 1 | 37% | 75% | 44° | 13° |
| May | 24° | 39° | 30 mm | 3 | 56% | 73% | 46° | 17° |
| June | 26° | 37° | 124 mm | 7 | 65% | 45% | 49° | 16° |
| July | 26° | 34° | 304 mm | 15 | 82% | 15% | 43° | 21° |
| August | 26° | 33° | 262 mm | 13 | 83% | 20% | 40° | 20° |
| September | 25° | 33° | 166 mm | 8 | 84% | 28% | 39° | 18° |
| October | 21° | 33° | 45 mm | 3 | 76% | 73% | 37° | 12° |
| November | 14° | 30° | 3.6 mm | 0 | 70% | 85% | 37° | 7° |
| December | 10° | 24° | 8.9 mm | 1 | 73% | 82% | 32° | 0° |
Station: GORAKHPUR, 2 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 989 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 57 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gorakhpur?
July is the wettest month in Gorakhpur, with 304 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Gorakhpur have a year?
Gorakhpur has about 57 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Gorakhpur?
May is the warmest month in Gorakhpur, with an average high of 39°C.
What is the coldest month in Gorakhpur?
January is the coldest month in Gorakhpur, with an average low of 9°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 June 20, 1983. The record low is 0°C, on January 22, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur?
November is the sunniest month in Gorakhpur, with estimated sunshine of 85% 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 24°C.