Gorakhpur climate
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh, India) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,200 mm47 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gorakhpur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 745 | 1559 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1152 | 1966 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1762 | 2577 | 140.6 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2374 | 3189 | 150.6 |
| May | 41107 | 2780 | 3494 | 542.1 |
| Jun | 40104 | 2984 | 3494 | 1877.4 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 37315 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2679 | 2985 | 27511 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1937.6 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2067 | 2577 | 491.9 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1457 | 2069 | 10.1 |
| Dec | 2373 | 948 | 1661 | 40.2 |
| Year | 41107 | 745 | 2678 | 1,20047 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 37% | 2.9 | 10:38 |
| Feb | 45% | 26% | 4.4 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 33% | 22% | 5.8 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 25% | 30% | 6.5 | 12:46 |
| May | 32% | 38% | 6.5 | 13:27 |
| Jun | 48% | 61% | 5.6 | 13:49 |
| Jul | 77% | 81% | 4.6 | 13:40 |
| Aug | 83% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:05 |
| Sep | 82% | 59% | 4.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 70% | 22% | 4.6 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 60% | 16% | 3.7 | 10:47 |
| Dec | 56% | 29% | 2.8 | 10:28 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gorakhpur is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C72 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.5 °C35.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,200 mm47 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 70% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is July (373 mm15 in), the driest is November (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 25% in April to 83% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 9 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gorakhpur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F, very wet (373 mm15 in) and humid (77% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gorakhpur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2272 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 11 °C52 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3493 to 41 °C107 °F, lows 1762 to 27 °C80 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, about 279 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2781 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1457 to 24 °C76 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Gorakhpur compares
Compared with Varanasi, about 165 km to the south, Gorakhpur is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler and receives 48% more precipitation (1,200 mm47 in vs 814 mm32 in). The difference is largest in May (1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Gorakhpur is the 241st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 124th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa), Butwal (Nepal, Cwa) and Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Kushinagar 52 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,084 mm43 in
- Basti 65 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,088 mm43 in
- Azamgarh 80 km · 26 °C79 °F · 892 mm35 in
- Bagaha 81 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
- Mau 94 km · 26 °C79 °F · 952 mm37 in
- Butwal 103 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,407 mm55 in
- Bettiah 113 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,239 mm49 in
- Siwan 115 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,012 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gorakhpur?
June is the warmest month in Gorakhpur, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gorakhpur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gorakhpur?
July is the wettest month with about 373 mm (14.7 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Gorakhpur?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.