Climate - Gorakhpur (India)

The climate of Gorakhpur is subtropical, with a rainy season that runs roughly from mid-June to early October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from mid-October to early June. The rains are abundant especially in July and August, and sometimes there can be floods.
The city is located in northeastern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, at 26 degrees north latitude and on the banks of the Rapti Nadi (or Western Rapti) river. About 60 km (37 mi) to the north is the border with Nepal.
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 (30 °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 15/16 °C (59/61 °F), and sometimes even below. In January 2013, there was one day with a maximum of 9 °C (48 °F), followed by three days with a maximum of 10 °C (50 °F).
From mid-March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach 45 °C (113 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1285 millimeters (50.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (November) to 385 mm (15.2 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Gorakhpur - 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 Gorakhpur is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In June, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 37 °C (98.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 385 mm (15.2 in), distributed over 14 days.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.2 °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 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 340 mm (13.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 29.2 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Gorakhpur is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 kph).