Gorakhpur
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gorakhpur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gorakhpur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and July the wettest (about 400 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6 | 9.5 | 16 | 8.8 |
| February | 24.7 | 12.5 | 15 | 10.1 |
| March | 31.0 | 17.7 | 16 | 10.6 |
| April | 36.5 | 23.0 | 13 | 11.2 |
| May | 36.1 | 25.1 | 75 | 11.1 |
| June | 35.7 | 26.8 | 188 | 10.1 |
| July | 32.2 | 26.3 | 400 | 7.6 |
| August | 31.9 | 26.1 | 322 | 8.2 |
| September | 31.4 | 25.4 | 252 | 8.4 |
| October | 30.9 | 21.5 | 64 | 9.8 |
| November | 27.8 | 15.9 | 1 | 9.8 |
| December | 22.8 | 11.2 | 10 | 8.8 |
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01 · OverviewGorakhpur, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gorakhpur took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gorakhpur
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gorakhpur
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Gorakhpur
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gorakhpur
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gorakhpur
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Gorakhpur
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gorakhpur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gorakhpur located and what are its coordinates?
Gorakhpur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 26.7663, 83.3689 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur has a recorded population of approximately 674,246 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gorakhpur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gorakhpur include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gorakhpur?
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