Climate Insights for Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh, India

Hottest
May
39°C peak102°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low49°F low
Wettest
July
306 mm rain12.1 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lucknow is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,036 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 306 mm of rainfall. Lucknow is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Lucknow is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 40.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 12.1 in of rainfall. Lucknow is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 18°AprMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 24°MayMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 27°JunMax: 38°Average: 33°Min: 29°JulMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 28°AugMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°SepMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 101°FAverage: 87°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 92°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 87°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 85°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°F
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Temperatures in Lucknow vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Lucknow vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 120mmJulPrecipitation: 306mmAugPrecipitation: 280mmSepPrecipitation: 194mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inJulPrecipitation: 12.1inAugPrecipitation: 11inSepPrecipitation: 7.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Lucknow is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,036 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 306 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1 mm. That's 305 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Lucknow is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 12 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 12 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Lucknow is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lucknow is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr31°87°F
May32°90°F
Jun33°92°F
Jul30°87°F
Aug30°85°F
Sep29°85°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Lucknow is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lucknow is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 49°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lucknow based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lucknow based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C49 °F
20 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C74 °F
38 °C101 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
39 °C102 °F
10 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
38 °C100 °F
11 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
306 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
280 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
29 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in