Hyperlocal rainfall totals + real-time NOAA forecasts
Accurate weather without the clutter
Kanpur, 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 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh gets 793 mm of precipitation a year over about 59 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Mediterranean climate
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 22°C in January to 40°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 9° | 24° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 20° | 37° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 36° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 32° |
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. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 19%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover LUCKNOW/AMAUSI during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 471 mm of precipitation, 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 22° | 23 mm | 2 | 82% | 67% | 31° | -1° |
| February | 11° | 27° | 20 mm | 3 | 67% | 85% | 36° | 0° |
| March | 16° | 33° | 12 mm | 2 | 57% | 78% | 41° | 5° |
| April | 21° | 39° | 5.3 mm | 2 | 37% | 76% | 46° | 12° |
| May | 24° | 41° | 20 mm | 3 | 47% | 78% | 47° | 16° |
| June | 27° | 39° | 84 mm | 7 | 55% | 51% | 47° | 17° |
| July | 26° | 35° | 222 mm | 15 | 77% | 19% | 44° | 21° |
| August | 26° | 34° | 213 mm | 13 | 82% | 20% | 43° | 20° |
| September | 24° | 34° | 148 mm | 8 | 81% | 36% | 39° | 18° |
| October | 19° | 33° | 24 mm | 2 | 70% | 79% | 39° | 11° |
| November | 13° | 29° | 7.6 mm | 1 | 70% | 86% | 36° | 5° |
| December | 8° | 24° | 14 mm | 1 | 74% | 80% | 30° | 0° |
Station: LUCKNOW/AMAUSI, 62 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.
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?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.