UP Weather Forecast 2 July 2026: There is an alert of rain, storm and lightning in Uttar Pradesh today. The weather will remain changed from Lucknow to Kanpur, know which districts will be most affected.
UP Weather Today: On July 2, 2026, the weather in Uttar Pradesh will be completely unstable and under the influence of active monsoon system. The day will start with clouds in many districts and as the day progresses, there will be rain, thunder and strong winds. In many areas the weather can change suddenly, that is, sometimes there can be sunshine and sometimes there can be heavy rain. Talking about temperature, in most of the districts the maximum temperature will be between 33°C to 38°C, while the minimum temperature can be recorded between 24°C to 28°C. You will definitely feel humid, but there will be some relief due to rain. Know today’s weather condition in major districts of UP.
More impact of rain and lightning in Banaras, Ballia and Ayodhya
The weather will be most active in Eastern Uttar Pradesh i.e. Banaras, Ballia and Ayodhya. It will remain cloudy throughout the day and light to moderate rain will be seen at many places. The temperature in Banaras will be around 36°C/26°C and there will be a possibility of lightning along with heavy rain in many parts. The temperature will be around 35°C in Ballia, where there may be several spells of rain along with thunder and lightning. The weather in Ayodhya will be around 35°C and there will be rain intermittently amid the movement of clouds. This entire area will remain the center of monsoon activity today.
Cloudy and light rain environment in Lucknow and Kanpur
In the districts of Central UP like Lucknow and Kanpur, the weather will be slightly balanced but will not be completely clear. The temperature in Lucknow will be between 33°C to 24°C. It will be cloudy throughout the day and light rain along with thunderstorms can also be seen at many places. The sky will be cloudy in Kanpur too, but the rain is likely to be light and sporadic. There is no alert of heavy rain here, but humidity and suddenly changing weather can affect people.
Danger of strong winds and lightning in Agra, Meerut, Aligarh and Bareilly
The weather may become more severe in Agra, Meerut, Aligarh and Bareilly. The temperature in Agra will be around 35°C and the effect of strong winds along with thunderstorms will be seen. The temperature in Meerut may reach up to 38°C, but there will be intermittent light to moderate rain and strong winds of 30-40 kmph. There will be a possibility of heavy rain in Aligarh and there will also be a danger of lightning. There may be several rounds of rain and strong wind with dense presence of clouds in Bareilly.
Weather in Bundelkhand and surrounding areas, effect of storm along with heat in Banda
The temperature in Banda will be up to 37°C, but the biggest threat of weather here is storm and strong winds. It may also rain at some places, due to which the weather may change suddenly.
UP weather trend of next few days: relief and challenge too
Monsoon will be more active in Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Rainfall will increase in many districts, which will cause a slight drop in temperature. However, the danger of lightning and strong winds will also remain. Overall, the weather of UP on July 2 will be completely monsoon and changeable. At some places rain will provide relief and at other places storms can increase the difficulty. People are advised to keep an eye on weather updates and stay in safe places during bad weather.