Climate - Allahabad (India)

The climate of Allahabad (or Prayagraj) is subtropical, avec une saison des pluies qui s'étend approximativement de mi-juin à début octobre, en raison de la mousson, et une saison sèche de mi-octobre à début juin.
The city is located in north-central India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, at 25 degrees north latitude, where the Yamuna River flows into the Ganges.
In winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 2013, the temperature dropped to 1 °C (34 °F).
In addition, from November to January, fog can form at night and in the early morning. The fog usually dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, it can sometimes be cool even during the day, with highs of around 15 °C (59 °F).
From mid-March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F). In May 1994, the temperature reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F), while in early May 2013, it reached 48.3 °C (118.9 °F). In June 2012, the average maximum temperature was 45 °C (113 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 745 millimeters (29.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (November) to 210 mm (8.3 in) in the wettest ones (July, August) Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2775 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Allahabad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (103.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 34%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In May, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 34.2 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) and a maximum of 42 °C (107.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.8 °F) and a maximum of 39.9 °C (103.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Allahabad is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 kph).