Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Lucknow, 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).

Lucknow climate at a glance

Mediterranean climate

Lucknow, 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.

How much rain does Lucknow get?

Lucknow 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.

Lucknow weather by month

Lucknow weather in January

In January, Lucknow 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 71% 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.

Lucknow weather in February

In February, Lucknow 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).

Lucknow weather in March

In March, Lucknow 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 79% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (1973) and the record low is 5°C (1979).

Lucknow weather in April

In April, Lucknow 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).

Lucknow weather in May

In May, Lucknow 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 77% of daylight hours. The May record high is 47°C (1995) and the record low is 16°C (1976).

Lucknow weather in June

In June, Lucknow 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 50% of daylight hours. The June record high is 47°C (1995) and the record low is 17°C (1992).

Lucknow weather in July

In July, Lucknow 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 18% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1982) and the record low is 21°C (1988).

Lucknow weather in August

In August, Lucknow 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 21% of daylight hours. The August record high is 43°C (1998) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Lucknow weather in September

In September, Lucknow 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 35% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1979).

Lucknow weather in October

In October, Lucknow 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 78% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 11°C (1974).

Lucknow weather in November

In November, Lucknow 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).

Lucknow weather in December

In December, Lucknow 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 82% 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 Lucknow

November is the sunniest month in Lucknow, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 18%. Over the year the sun shines about 63% of daylight hours. Lucknow is sunnier than 80% of India.

Humidity peaks in August at 83% and is lowest in April at 36%.

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

Lucknow weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Lucknow 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 Lucknow

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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January23 mm282%71%31°-1°
February20 mm367%85%36°
March12 mm257%79%41°
April5.3 mm236%76%46°12°
May20 mm350%77%47°16°
June84 mm758%50%47°17°
July222 mm1579%18%44°21°
August213 mm1383%21%43°20°
September148 mm883%35%39°18°
October24 mm272%78%39°11°
November7.6 mm170%86%36°
December14 mm173%82%30°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Lucknow climate questions

How much rain does Lucknow get?

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

What is the wettest month in Lucknow?

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

How many rainy days does Lucknow have a year?

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

What is the hottest month in Lucknow?

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

What is the coldest month in Lucknow?

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

What is the record high temperature in Lucknow?

The record high at the Lucknow 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 Lucknow?

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

What is the best time to visit Lucknow?

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

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station LUCKNOW/AMAUSI (11 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station LUCKNOW/AMAUSI.