Lucknow climate
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 914 mm36 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Lucknow climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 745 | 1559 | 190.7 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1151 | 1966 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1661 | 2577 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 40105 | 2374 | 3289 | 100.4 |
| May | 43110 | 2883 | 3696 | 271.0 |
| Jun | 41107 | 3086 | 3696 | 1154.5 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2781 | 3188 | 28311 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2679 | 2985 | 2359.2 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1556.1 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 291.1 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1356 | 2069 | 40.1 |
| Dec | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 70.3 |
| Year | 43110 | 745 | 2679 | 91436 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 32% | 3.1 | 10:37 |
| Feb | 42% | 23% | 4.5 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 31% | 22% | 5.9 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 22% | 27% | 6.6 | 12:46 |
| May | 24% | 38% | 6.7 | 13:27 |
| Jun | 40% | 60% | 5.9 | 13:49 |
| Jul | 72% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:40 |
| Aug | 81% | 74% | 4.8 | 13:05 |
| Sep | 78% | 49% | 4.8 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 64% | 16% | 4.7 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 54% | 16% | 3.7 | 10:47 |
| Dec | 50% | 24% | 3.0 | 10:27 |
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 Lucknow is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C107 °F and a low of 30 °C86 °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 21 °C37.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 914 mm36 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 74% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is July (283 mm11 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in April to 81% 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 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Lucknow
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February. Average highs then reach 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 4 mm0.1 in to 19 mm0.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F and very wet (283 mm11 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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.
Lucknow weather by month
- January22 °C72 °F / 7 °C45 °F
- February27 °C81 °F / 11 °C51 °F
- March34 °C93 °F / 16 °C61 °F
- April40 °C105 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- May43 °C110 °F / 28 °C83 °F
- June41 °C107 °F / 30 °C86 °F
- July35 °C95 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- August33 °C91 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- September32 °C90 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- October31 °C88 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- November27 °C81 °F / 13 °C56 °F
- December23 °C74 °F / 9 °C48 °F
What to pack for Lucknow
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2272 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 11 °C51 °F, about 15 mm0.6 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 43 °C110 °F, lows 1661 to 28 °C83 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 41 °C107 °F, lows 2679 to 30 °C86 °F, about 211 mm8.3 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 °C90 °F, lows 1356 to 24 °C75 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Lucknow compares
The nearest larger place is Kanpur, about 71 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Lucknow has practically the same average temperature. It receives 8% more precipitation (914 mm36 in vs 844 mm33 in).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Lucknow is the 209th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 211th wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa), Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa) and Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Kanpur 71 km · 26 °C79 °F · 844 mm33 in
- Climate in Raebareli 74 km · 26 °C79 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Climate in Sitapur 84 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,006 mm40 in
- Climate in Hardoi 100 km · 26 °C78 °F · 904 mm36 in
- Climate in Fatehpur 102 km · 26 °C80 °F · 812 mm32 in
- Climate in Gauriganj 104 km · 26 °C79 °F · 870 mm34 in
- Climate in Bahraigh 105 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,155 mm45 in
- Climate in Gonda City 107 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,045 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lucknow?
June is the warmest month in Lucknow. Its average high is 41 °C (107 °F) and its average low is 30 °C (86 °F).
What is the coldest month in Lucknow?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 22 °C (72 °F) and its average low is 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Lucknow?
July is the wettest month with about 283 mm (11.1 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Lucknow?
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. The gaps are largest 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.