Gorakhpur's Climate
Gorakhpur lies deep inland on the plains of northwestern India, far from the coast in a semi-arid, monsoon-driven zone (BSh). Summers (April–June) are intensely hot and dry, with daytime highs commonly 38–44°C and the odd scorching loo wind. The southwest monsoon then arrives (July–September), delivering showers and thunderstorms that ease the heat but push humidity up sharply. Winters (December–February) are cool and dry, with night lows of 6–10°C and dense early-morning fog. Air quality tends to deteriorate through winter.