Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.5M
Population
98 Mbps
Internet
LKO (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Elegant nawabi architecture graces Lucknow's streets, from Bara Imambara's labyrinth to melt-in-your-mouth kebabs. Digital nomads cozy up in heritage havelis turned cafes with fast Wi-Fi, immersing in Urdu poetry and Uttar Pradesh's cultural depth.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
98 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
LKO airport just 9 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 23C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,057 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
63
Cafes
28
Bars
2
Fast Food
56
Shopping
Supermarkets
16
Convenience
13
Shopping Malls
20
Healthcare
Hospitals
262
Clinics
77
Pharmacies
19
Education
Schools
135
Universities
90
Libraries
9
Recreation
Parks
1,554
Playgrounds
13
Sports
53
Cinemas
10
Museums
4
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
27
Train Stations
39
Fuel Stations
39
Services
Banks
71
ATMs
33
Post Offices
8
Police
21
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
98 Mbps
Download
100 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
55,675
Tests
16,304
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - May
16°
J
17°
F
19°
M
23°
A
27°
M
30°
J
31°
J
30°
A
27°
S
23°
O
19°
N
17°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 23.2 C Range: 15.5 - 30.9 C Rain: 1,139 mm/year Sunshine: 3,434 h/year
CITY SCORES
92.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.1
Overall
AIRPORT
LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Lucknow (Hindi: Lakhanaū, pronounced [ˈləkʰnə.uː] ) is a metropolis and the second largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where it serves as the capital and the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division.
Lucknow, along with Agra and Varanasi, forms the backbone of the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc.
In the 6th century BCE, Lucknow was part of Kosala, one of the 16 Mahajanapadas during the late Vedic period.
The Nawabs of Lucknow acquired the name after the reign of the third Nawab, when Lucknow became their capital.
In 1856, the East India Company first moved its troops to the border, then annexed the state for alleged maladministration.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lucknow known for?
Elegant nawabi architecture graces Lucknow's streets, from Bara Imambara's labyrinth to melt-in-your-mouth kebabs. Digital nomads cozy up in heritage havelis turned cafes with fast Wi-Fi, immersing in Urdu poetry and Uttar Pradesh's cultural depth.
How fast is the internet in Lucknow?
Lucknow has an average download speed of 98 Mbps and upload speed of 100 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Lucknow?
Lucknow has an average year-round temperature of approximately 23.2 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Lucknow?
Lucknow is served by LKO (Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Lucknow?
The population of Lucknow is approximately 2.5M.
What infrastructure does Lucknow have?
Lucknow has 3,057 mapped points of interest, including 63 restaurants, 262 hospitals, 135 schools.
What country is Lucknow in?
Lucknow is located in Uttar Pradesh.