Climate - Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh)

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. During the rainy season, rivers can overflow.
We are in the Indo-Gangetic plain, which is a very polluted area, especially from October to February, when air stagnates more easily.
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).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Allahabad is from mid-November to mid-February, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to mid-January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.

Allahabad - Climate data

In Allahabad, 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.
In Allahabad, 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.
In Allahabad, there are on average around 2775 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Allahabad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Allahabad is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In February, the weather in Allahabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Allahabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In April, the weather in Allahabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Allahabad is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In June, the weather in Allahabad is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In July, the weather in Allahabad is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In August, the weather in Allahabad is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Allahabad is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In October, the weather in Allahabad is usually very hot. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning 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.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Allahabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning 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.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Allahabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).