The best time to visit Kochi is in the winter months of October to February. At this time of the year, the weather is very agreeable, and also, the Cochin carnival takes place in the month of December.
The best time to visit Allahabad is during the winter season, between the months of December to March. Apart from the suitable climate, another reason to visit Allahabad during this time is to witness the KumbhMela, the most auspicious festival in the area. Another important festival here is MakarSankranti which is a must attend too.
1. Climate of Allahabad
Common to the cities located in the plains of North India, Allahabad also experiences humid subtropical climate. The monthly mean temperatures range from 18-29 degrees C and annual mean temperature is 26.1 degree C. Allahabad experiences three seasons- cool dry winters, hot dry summers and warm humid monsoons.
Summer
Summer starts from the month of April and lasts till June, with May and June being the hottest months where the maximum temperature crosses 40 degree C mark.
Monsoon
The monsoon season begins in July and lasts till September.
Winter
The city experiences cold winters during the months of December to February wherein the temperatures are low but not as low as to hit the freezing point. Dense fog is experienced during January which results in travel and traffic delays but it does not receive any snow.