AI-generatedKanpur at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 931 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 137 m
Climate in Kanpur
Kanpur has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Kanpur is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0717:41
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:53–06:38 · evening 17:10–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:53 · evening 17:56–18:05
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kanpur in October?
In October, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kanpur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:07 – 17:41
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 18 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in Kanpur
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Kanpur, 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kanpur
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kanpur: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kanpur has about 3 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kanpur
How breezy and how cloudy Kanpur is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kanpur typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Kanpur: mostly clear, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kanpur
How often the day gets hot in Kanpur (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kanpur has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kanpur
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 18 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 149 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 21° | 9° | 7.5 h | 2 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 25° | 12° | 8.2 h | 3 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 31° | 17° | 8.8 h | 2 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 38° | 22° | 9.7 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 26° | 9.7 h | 4 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 38° | 28° | 7.2 h | 11 | 109 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 33° | 27° | 4.3 h | 24 | 299 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 32° | 26° | 4.0 h | 23 | 244 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 32° | 25° | 5.3 h | 15 | 154 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 21° | 7.5 h | 3 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 28° | 15° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 23° | 11° | 7.8 h | 1 | 8 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.47° N, 80.35° E · 137 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Kanpur
The best time to visit Kanpur is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 299 mm.
Kanpur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kanpur in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–40 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Kanpur in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–38 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Kanpur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kanpur in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kanpur for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kanpur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kanpur: score 97 against 69. In February, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 97better |
| Day high | 31° | 25° |
| Night low | 21° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 18 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Kanpur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January21° · 8 h
In January, Kanpur is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in January97February25° · 8 h
In February, Kanpur is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in February72March31° · 9 h
In March, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in March50April38° · 10 h
In April, Kanpur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in April50May40° · 10 h
In May, Kanpur is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in May29June38° · 7 h
In June, Kanpur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in June19July33° · 4 h
In July, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 299 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in July25August32° · 4 h
In August, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 244 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in August34September32° · 5 h
In September, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 154 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in September69October31° · 8 h
In October, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in October93November28° · 8 h
In November, Kanpur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kanpur.
Kanpur in November96December23° · 8 h
In December, Kanpur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kanpur.
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Kanpur vs. Lucknow
In October the holiday weather in Kanpur and Lucknow is about equally good (score 69 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Lucknow as in Kanpur. Lucknow gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kanpur | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Kanpur ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Mussoorie20°86
- 4Chandigarh30°79
- 5Hastinapur30°76
- 6Bareilly30°75
- 7Meerut31°75
- 8Ayodhya30°73
- 14KanpurThis page31°69
Planning a trip to Kanpur
Weather for your travel dates
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Kanpur in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kanpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 23
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,120 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kanpur
When is the best time to visit Kanpur?
The best time to visit Kanpur is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kanpur?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Kanpur?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 299 mm. The driest month is November with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kanpur get?
Kanpur gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.7 hours a day; in August there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Kanpur in?
Kanpur uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kanpur?
A nonstop flight from London to Kanpur takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kanpur?
Kanpur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 23, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 96.
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