Climate of Uttar Pradesh, India
Area-weighted average across Uttar Pradesh. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Uttar Pradesh, a subdivision of India, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in January to 33.2°C / 91.8°F in May, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in to 314 mm / 12.4 in depending on the season (1008 mm / 39.7 in total across the year). See the 12 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C59.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.2°C64.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 29.6°C85.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 33.2°C91.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.9°C91.2°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 29.8°C85.6°F | 292 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.9°C84°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.5°C83.3°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 20.7°C69.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.3°C61.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Uttar Pradesh?
The best months to visit Uttar Pradesh, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 33.2°C / 91.8°F, and the driest is April with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in January to 33.2°C / 91.8°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1008 mm / 39.7 in, with the wettest month being August (314 mm / 12.4 in) and the driest April (4 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Uttar Pradesh?
The hottest month in Uttar Pradesh is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 33.2°C / 91.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Uttar Pradesh?
The coldest month in Uttar Pradesh is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.2°C / 59.4°F.
When does it rain most in Uttar Pradesh?
The wettest month in Uttar Pradesh is August, averaging about 314 mm / 12.4 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 4 mm / 0.2 in.