Varanasi weather and climate in 2024
Day
41 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
12 mm
in month
Rainy days
2 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
37 %
Day
41 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
12 mm
in month
Rainy days
2 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
8 hours
average
Humidity
37 %
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Weather overview
Varanasi (India) is a place with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 24 °C (74 °F) in January to 41 °C (106 °F) in May. Temperatures during the night go from 10 °C (50 °F) in January to 28 °C (83 °F) in June. The driest month is November with just 1 day of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 18 days of rain.
January weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Varanasi, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable too this month. The minimum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 24 °C (74 °F), and the minimum of the night temperature is observable too, with its value of 10 °C (50 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 16 mm (0.64 in), and the number of rainy days rise's start could be observed as well, with its value of 2 days.
February weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 28 °C (82 °F) in Varanasi, and the night temperature starts to rise as well in this month. The tourist season continues, and the dry season continues as well. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 10 mm (0.39 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, its value is 8 hours.
March weather
The tourist season continues in Varanasi, and the dry season is taking place too. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 34 °C (92 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise as well, with its value of 17 °C (63 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent in March.
April weather
The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed in Varanasi. There is pending dry season. The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 39 °C (103 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 23 °C (74 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum in April. The minimum of the humidity is observable, its value is 33 %.
May weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value being 2 days in Varanasi, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, its value is 12 mm (0.46 in). The maximum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 41 °C (106 °F), while the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 27 °C (80 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, its value is 8 hours. The wind speed is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 2.
June weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 8 days in Varanasi, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well, the value of this measure is 92 mm (3.61 in). The day temperature starts to descent, with its value of 39 °C (102 °F), while the night temperature reaches its maximum, with its value of 28 °C (83 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value being 6 hours. The day length reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 14 hours.
July weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 34 °C (93 °F) in Varanasi, while the night temperature starts to descent in this month. The wet season is at its beginning this month. The rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 258 mm (10.14 in), while the maximum of the number of rainy days is observable in July. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 4 hours.
August weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 33 °C (91 °F) in Varanasi. The wet season is close to its peak. The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, the value of this measure is 275 mm (10.81 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise in this month. The maximum of the humidity is observable, with its value being 81 %.
September weather
The wet season is taking place in Varanasi. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 13 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value being 174 mm (6.86 in). The beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed, with its value being 26 °C (78 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
October weather
The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month in Varanasi, and the number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 3 days. The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 21 °C (70 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 8 hours. The minimum of the wind speed is observable, with its value of 1.
November weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Varanasi, and the dry season slowly starts too. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 30 °C (87 °F), while the descent of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 15 °C (59 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, its value is 4 mm (0.18 in), while the number of rainy days is on its minimum in this month.
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 26 °C (78 °F) in Varanasi, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 11 °C (52 °F). The ongoing dry season is noticeable, and the tourist season is taking place as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 7 hours. The minimum of the day length can be noticed, with its value of 10 hours.
FAQs
What is the air temperature in January in Varanasi at night?
The average night temperature in Varanasi in January is 10 °C (50 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
Is February a good month to visit Varanasi?
In Varanasi in February, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The temperature during the day will be nice 28 °C (82 °F). There are only 2 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. The temperature of 13 °C (56 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
How many rainy days can I expect in March in Varanasi?
In Varanasi in March, we can expect 1 day to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.3 days of the week, or in general - 5 % days.
Is there a dry season in Varanasi in April?
Yes, there is a dry season in Varanasi in April with just 1 day during the month being rainy.
Is there a wet season in Varanasi in May?
No, there is no wet season in May in Varanasi - you can expect 2 days of rain during the month.
How many hours of sun to expect in Varanasi in June?
There is an average length of sunshine of 6 hours per day in June in Varanasi.
How humid is Varanasi in September?
In September in Varanasi, expect humidity around 78 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is it in Varanasi in October?
In October in Varanasi, there will be an average wind scale of 1. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
Is it hot in November in Varanasi?
In Varanasi in November, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Varanasi in December?
In December in Varanasi, the average daily temperatures will be 26 °C (78 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.