Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Kanpur get?

Kanpur gets 793 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 53% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 222 mm. April is the driest, with 5 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 15.

Kanpur weather by month

Kanpur weather in January

In January, Kanpur averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The January record high is 31°C (2007) and the record low is -1°C (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Kanpur weather in February

In February, Kanpur averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (2006) and the record low is 0°C (1975).

Kanpur weather in March

In March, Kanpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (1973) and the record low is 5°C (1979).

Kanpur weather in April

In April, Kanpur averages a high of 39°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The April record high is 46°C (1993) and the record low is 12°C (1983).

Kanpur weather in May

In May, Kanpur averages a high of 41°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The May record high is 47°C (1995) and the record low is 16°C (1976).

Kanpur weather in June

In June, Kanpur averages a high of 39°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The June record high is 47°C (1995) and the record low is 17°C (1992).

Kanpur weather in July

In July, Kanpur averages a high of 35°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 222 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1982) and the record low is 21°C (1988).

Kanpur weather in August

In August, Kanpur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The August record high is 43°C (1998) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Kanpur weather in September

In September, Kanpur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 148 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1979).

Kanpur weather in October

In October, Kanpur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 11°C (1974).

Kanpur weather in November

In November, Kanpur averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (1980) and the record low is 5°C (1975).

Kanpur weather in December

In December, Kanpur averages a high of 24°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The December record high is 30°C (2014) and the record low is 0°C (1973). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kanpur

November is the sunniest month in Kanpur, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 19%. Over the year the sun shines about 63% of daylight hours. Kanpur is sunnier than 79% of India.

Humidity peaks in January at 82% and is lowest in April at 37%.

Kanpur has about 165 days a year above 32°C. Kanpur is hotter than 77% of India.

Kanpur weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Kanpur station is 47°C, on June 15, 1995. The coldest is -1°C, on January 9, 2013.

The wettest day on record brought 471 mm of rain, on September 1, 1993.

36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Kanpur

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 9°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 36°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 19°C.

Kanpur climate questions

How much rain does Kanpur get?

Kanpur gets 793 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Kanpur?

July is the wettest month in Kanpur, with 222 mm. April is the driest, with 5 mm.

How many rainy days does Kanpur have a year?

Kanpur has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Kanpur?

May is the warmest month in Kanpur, with an average high of 41°C.

What is the coldest month in Kanpur?

January is the coldest month in Kanpur, with an average low of 7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Kanpur?

The record high at the Kanpur station is 47°C, set on June 15, 1995. The record low is -1°C, on January 9, 2013.

What is the sunniest month in Kanpur?

November is the sunniest month in Kanpur, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Kanpur?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.