Lucknow is situated on the northern part of India in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The climatic conditions of Lucknow vary in different seasons and there is much difference in summer and winter temperature. Lucknow usually experiences a warm sub-tropical kind of climate. Lucknow city’s weather is quite changeable and it may rain or shine brightly at the same time! Read on to know about Lucknow weather and climate.
Summer
Summers are pretty hot and last from April to July. The temperatures vary from 30 degree Celsius to 45 degree Celsius and it can get really hot in the month of June. Hot dry winds called ‘Loo’ makes the temperatures go high and it can get very uncomfortable in afternoons. Summers seasons are usually hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms.
Monsoons
The monsoons last from July to September and Lucknow receives its share of rainfall from the southwest monsoons. Lucknow receives 101 centimeters of annual rainfall, on an average. It becomes quite humid after September and sometimes the temperatures may escalate due to the humidity. Evenings are pleasant and enjoyable with cool winds blowing thus reducing the night temperatures a bit.
Winters
Lucknow experiences cool and dry winter months. Winters seasons generally extend from December to February and the temperatures go really low. The temperatures vary from 20 degree Celsius to 3 degree Celsius. It is not uncommon for Lucknow to be enveloped in thick fog during winter mornings and the visibility can literally go down to nil. Winters seasons can be bone chillingly cold so it is suggested that you carry thick woolen clothes with yourself.
