Kanpur, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Kanpur, India? If you're planning to go to Kanpur, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Kanpur, India

Based on the climate and weather in Kanpur, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

Important essentials for Kanpur, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kanpur, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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What to wear/what to pack for Kanpur, India by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Kanpur is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

February

February here is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

March

Traveling to Kanpur in March, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

April

If you vacation in Kanpur during April, you may see that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

May

May in this region is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

June

June in Kanpur can be sizzling. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) to 100s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

July

In July, Kanpur is a scorcher and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 90s F (mid 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 80s F (high 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kanpur, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

August

In August, Kanpur is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kanpur, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

September

Traveling to Kanpur in September, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

October

If you go to Kanpur in October, you will notice that it can be very hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

November

November is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

December

December in Kanpur is warm and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to a temple, such as ISCKON Temple, wear:

If you go to Allen Forest Zoo, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.

Activities for Kanpur, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Kanpur.

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