IndiaWhat’s the climate like in Vārānasi?
The current climate in Vārānasi features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vārānasi in recent years was 48°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2019.
On average, Vārānasi receives 919 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Vārānasi runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Vārānasi?
The best time to visit Vārānasi for sunny weather is January through March and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vārānasi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Vārānasi
The climate table of Vārānasi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 16 | 9,6 | 21 | 16 | 33 | 122 | 260 | 225 | 184 | 25 | 0,7 | 6,4 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January
- Precipitation: 919 mm per year, averaging 77 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,7 mm in November, 6,4 mm in December and 9,6 mm in February
- Wettest months: 260 mm in July, 225 mm in August and 184 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Vārānasi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vārānasi, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vārānasi
This graph shows how much rainfall Vārānasi, India, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vārānasi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vārānasi, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vārānasi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vārānasi, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vārānasi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vārānasi, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Vārānasi by month
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