When to go · Prayagraj
Prayagraj in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (41°C (106°F)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (106°F (41°C)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (41°C (106°F)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (106°F (41°C)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- PrayagrajHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Prayagraj, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
May: 2
Jan: 2
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (41°C+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
January: Inside Prayagraj's best window: Oct–Mar.
Prayagraj: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen