Climate of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Point-value climate at Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, India). Population approximately 1,352,000.
Located in Uttar Pradesh, India, Varanasi has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 1,352,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.5°C / 61.7°F in January to 34°C / 93.2°F in May, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (April) to 324 mm / 12.8 in (August) — about 1043 mm / 41.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Varanasi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5°C61.7°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.5°C68.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.3°C88.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34°C93.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.3°C91.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 30.4°C86.7°F | 310 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 29.9°C85.8°F | 324 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.2°C84.6°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.3°C81.1°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 22.5°C72.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 17.6°C63.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Varanasi's warmest month is May at an average of 34°C / 93.2°F, and its driest month is April with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Varanasi?
Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.5°C / 61.7°F in January to 34°C / 93.2°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1043 mm / 41.1 in, with the wettest month being August (324 mm / 12.8 in) and the driest April (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Varanasi in May?
The average temperature in Varanasi in May is 34°C / 93.2°F, with rainfall of about 11 mm / 0.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Varanasi?
The driest month in Varanasi is April, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 31.3°C / 88.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Varanasi?
The wettest month in Varanasi is August, with approximately 324 mm / 12.8 in of average monthly rainfall.