When to go · Kanpur
Kanpur in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40°C+ heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (fog delays).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104°F+ heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (fog delays).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 40°C104°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Kanpur
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40°C+ heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (fog delays).Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104°F+ heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (fog delays).
Weather in May
- KanpurHighs around 40 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 104 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen