Allahabad Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Allahabad is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to warm in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Allahabad, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in May to a comfortable 24°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Allahabad experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1042 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Allahabad, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 325 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.8 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Allahabad Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Allahabad, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Allahabad.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 29%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in November and highest during April, May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Allahabad
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Allahabad in India
During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
May has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 325 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 292 hours of sunshine.
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