Allahabad is located on the confluence of holy Ganges
and Yamuna. The city is based in the Gangetic plains and is close to the
Tropic of Cancer. Due to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, the city
experiences sub-tropical climate. During summers, weather can be as hot
as 45°C and humid too. Nights are relatively cooler and
temperature dips to the range of 30°C.
Torrential rains and high humidity are the salient attractions of the
monsoons that usually come in late June or early July for about two
months. On the other hand, winters are pleasant and temperature dips
down to about 5°C. In Allahabad, the climatic conditions are most
favorable for the tourists between Octobers to April.