Climate - Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)

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.
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 (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).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Gorakhpur 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.

Gorakhpur - Climate data

In Gorakhpur, 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.
In Gorakhpur, 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

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very mild. The average temperature 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 day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In February, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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 day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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 day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In April, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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 day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In May, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end 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 day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In July, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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 day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
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 August, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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 day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
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 Gorakhpur is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning 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 day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning 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 day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Gorakhpur is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature 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 day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).