Kanpur, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Kanpur, India? If you're planning to go to Kanpur, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

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.

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

January

January 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:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Sandals

February

If you visit Kanpur during February, you are likely to find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts

March

If you vacation in Kanpur during March, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
Shorts

April

If you vacation in Kanpur during April, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot 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:

Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Sarong
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin tank or crop tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Extremely light dresses
Light skirts

May

If you visit Kanpur during May, you are likely to find that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light skirts
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Thin tank or crop tops
Extremely light dresses

June

June in Kanpur can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Extremely light dresses
Sandals
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Extremely thin shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sarong
Light skirts

July

If you visit Kanpur during July, you are likely to find that it is a scorcher and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Light dresses
Rain coat
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Umbrella

August

If you visit Kanpur during August, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella

September

If you vacation in Kanpur during September, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Umbrella

October

If you vacation in Kanpur during October, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts
Sunglasses
Dresses

November

If you go to Kanpur in November, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Skirts
Sandals

December

December is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack 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.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Kanpur
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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