Best Time to Visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Lucknow is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Lucknow for sunny, dry weather is November–May — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in January to 33.3°C / 91.9°F in May, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (November) to 306 mm / 12 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lucknow's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.1°C66.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 30.1°C86.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 33.3°C91.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 20.9°C69.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.7°C62.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lucknow?
The best time to visit Lucknow for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 33.3°C / 91.9°F, and the driest is November with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lucknow's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lucknow?
The rainy season at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 24 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is August (306 mm / 12 in).
What is the driest month in Lucknow?
The driest month in Lucknow is November, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lucknow?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lucknow — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 306 mm / 12 in in August, and the coldest month averages 16°C / 60.8°F.
Is Lucknow climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lucknow figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lucknow specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.