Prayagraj climate
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh, India) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 861 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Prayagraj climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 847 | 1661 | 150.6 |
| Feb | 2983 | 1253 | 2068 | 170.7 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1763 | 2679 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 41106 | 2475 | 3391 | 100.4 |
| May | 44111 | 2984 | 3698 | 170.7 |
| Jun | 41107 | 3187 | 3697 | 1104.3 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2781 | 3187 | 26010 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 2148.4 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1646.4 |
| Oct | 3189 | 2068 | 2678 | 351.4 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1457 | 2170 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 60.2 |
| Year | 44111 | 847 | 2780 | 86134 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 30% | 3.3 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 41% | 23% | 4.6 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 29% | 23% | 5.9 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 21% | 24% | 6.7 | 12:44 |
| May | 24% | 34% | 6.8 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 41% | 62% | 5.8 | 13:43 |
| Jul | 74% | 81% | 4.6 | 13:35 |
| Aug | 82% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 81% | 54% | 4.8 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 68% | 18% | 4.7 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 57% | 14% | 3.8 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 51% | 21% | 3.1 | 10:33 |
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 Prayagraj is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.6 °C37 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 861 mm34 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–May. The wettest month is July (260 mm10 in), the driest is November (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in April to 82% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Prayagraj
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C94 °F and very wet (260 mm10 in).
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 Prayagraj
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C53 °F, about 12 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 3595 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 1763 to 29 °C84 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 41 °C107 °F, lows 2678 to 31 °C87 °F, about 195 mm7.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1457 to 24 °C76 °F, about 67 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Prayagraj compares
Compared with Varanasi, about 118 km to the east, Prayagraj has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% more precipitation (861 mm34 in vs 814 mm32 in). The difference is largest in May (0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Prayagraj is the 142nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 240th 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: Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa), Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa) and Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Gyanpur 64 km · 27 °C80 °F · 827 mm33 in
- Mirzapur 80 km · 27 °C80 °F · 851 mm34 in
- Gauriganj 86 km · 26 °C79 °F · 870 mm34 in
- Jaunpur 91 km · 26 °C79 °F · 867 mm34 in
- Sultanpur 93 km · 26 °C79 °F · 938 mm37 in
- Raebareli 107 km · 26 °C79 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Rewa 116 km · 26 °C78 °F · 987 mm39 in
- Fatehpur 116 km · 26 °C80 °F · 812 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Prayagraj?
May is the warmest month in Prayagraj, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Prayagraj?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Prayagraj?
July is the wettest month with about 260 mm (10.2 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Prayagraj?
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.