Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kanpur Climate
Kanpur is a city in India (36) with a population of about 2,823,249. Its average annual temperature is 25.8°C (78°F), with roughly 898 mm of rain per year.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
898
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kanpur Climate
Kanpur has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
898
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 60° | 23 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 10 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 8 mm |
| April | 30° / 87° | 4 mm |
| May | 34° / 93° | 9 mm |
| June | 34° / 93° | 60 mm |
| July | 30° / 86° | 247 mm |
| August | 29° / 85° | 303 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 158 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 63 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 2 mm |
| December | 16° / 61° | 11 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kanpur
The most comfortable months to visit Kanpur are typically November, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kanpur are typically November, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kanpur, India has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 898 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kanpur average about 41°C (106°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.