Weather in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Prayagraj, India is a large and bustling city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Sitting at roughly 25.4°N, it falls in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
Climate Overview
Central India's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Like much of Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj follows the South Asian monsoon calendar: a hot pre-monsoon, a wet monsoon and a drier cool season after October. Summer afternoons can climb above 40°C.
Weather by season in Prayagraj
Prayagraj's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 19 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Prayagraj
Live conditions in Prayagraj — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Prayagraj. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Prayagraj
The 7-day forecast for Prayagraj shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Uttar Pradesh region.
Air Quality in Prayagraj
Air quality in Prayagraj is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Prayagraj.
Quick facts about Prayagraj
Prayagraj has a population of about 11,17,094; sits at 25.43°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Prayagraj on this page.
Nearby Cities in Uttar Pradesh
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