Climate in North Lakhimpur (Assam)

The climate of North Lakhimpur is subtropical, with pleasantly warm, dry winters from November to February and a long, hot and rainy period from April to mid-October. The monsoon runs from roughly from June to early or mid-October, but from March to May (and more rarely in February), showers occur, which gradually become more intense and frequent.
The city is located in the extreme north-east of India, in the state of Assam, at 27 degrees north latitude. We are in the northernmost part of the Brahmaputra plain, closed between the Himalayas to the north and the mountains bordering Burma to the east. To the southwest of North Lakhimpur is Kaziranga National Park, while to the east is Namdapha National Park.
In the rainy season, the Brahmaputra (which passes about 30 km south of the city) often overflows, but sometimes its tributaries that pass in the vicinity of North Lakhimpur do it as well.
Since we are outside of the Indian continental mass, the warming from March to May is reduced, also because the rains begin earlier. As a result, on average, the hottest period is from June to September.
In winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 1956, the temperature dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F), but in the last thirty years the cold records have been around 4/5 °C (39/41 °F).



North Lakhimpur is in the path of tropical cyclones, which come from the Bay of Bengal, usually from mid-April to early December. In general, they are most intense either at the beginning and the end of the period, that is, in May-June and October-November. Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall.

Best Time

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The best time to visit North Lakhimpur is from November to February, being the coolest and driest of the year. In February, temperatures rise a little, and at night it is rarer to get cold than in December and January, but during some years thunderstorms become more frequent, while at the end of the month it can get hot. Sometimes it can get hot in early November as well.

North Lakhimpur - Climate data

In North Lakhimpur, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 3270 millimeters (128.7 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (November, December) to 650 mm (25.6 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2605 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

North Lakhimpur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 30.9 °C (87.6 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in February 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in April 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 375 mm (14.8 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 635 mm (25 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89 °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 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 650 mm (25.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.8 °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 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 560 mm (22 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 440 mm (17.3 in), distributed over 15 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 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).