Climate normals · 1970–2000
Varanasi Climate
Varanasi is a city in India (36) with a population of about 1,164,404. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 1042 mm of rain per year.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
1042
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Varanasi Climate
Varanasi has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 1042 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
1042
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 62° | 22 mm |
| February | 20° / 69° | 9 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 10 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 4 mm |
| May | 34° / 93° | 11 mm |
| June | 33° / 92° | 103 mm |
| July | 30° / 87° | 309 mm |
| August | 30° / 86° | 323 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 203 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 38 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 6 mm |
| December | 18° / 64° | 4 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Varanasi
The most comfortable months to visit Varanasi are typically February, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 10°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Varanasi are typically February, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Varanasi, India has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 1042 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Varanasi average about 41°C (106°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.