Kanpur
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Would you visit or live in Kanpur?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding travel to certain parts of India; travelers to Kanpur should follow health screening, e‑OCI requirements and complete the mandatory Self‑Declaration Form.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Electronic Overseas Citizen of India Card (e‑OCI) requirements
- Ebola health screening on arrival
- Mandatory Self‑Declaration Form for all international passengers
- Regional travel alerts advising avoidance of specific areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kanpur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kanpur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and July the wettest (about 322 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.9 | 9.1 | 18 | 9.2 |
| February | 25.5 | 12.4 | 10 | 10.0 |
| March | 31.7 | 17.4 | 15 | 11.0 |
| April | 38.2 | 23.1 | 5 | 11.4 |
| May | 39.3 | 26.2 | 26 | 11.2 |
| June | 38.2 | 28.2 | 103 | 10.3 |
| July | 33.3 | 26.7 | 322 | 8.1 |
| August | 32.0 | 26.1 | 262 | 7.9 |
| September | 32.0 | 25.3 | 197 | 8.9 |
| October | 31.9 | 21.3 | 43 | 10.3 |
| November | 27.7 | 15.4 | 4 | 9.9 |
| December | 22.7 | 10.6 | 8 | 9.0 |
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People and places shaping Kanpur
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Research updated Friday, August 28, 2026Past and future events in Kanpur
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Previously
- Documented history · 1765
The strategic importance of the area was recognized by the British following their victory over Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, near Jajmau in May 1765.
- Documented history · 1801
Although Kanpur remained part of the Oudh Kingdom until 1801, a British military camp was established there as early as 1778.
- Documented history · 1832
The city's growth was further accelerated by major infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Grand Trunk Road in 1832 and the addition of roads connecting it to Lucknow and Kalpi in 1864.
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01 · OverviewKanpur, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kanpur took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kanpur
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kanpur
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kanpur
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kanpur
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kanpur
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kanpur
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kanpur located and what are its coordinates?
Kanpur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 26.4652, 80.3498 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kanpur?
Kanpur has a recorded population of approximately 2,823,249 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kanpur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kanpur 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 Kanpur?
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