Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly temperature normals, records and the warming trend for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi climate at a glance
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Varanasi
November is the sunniest month in Varanasi, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 16%. Over the year the sun shines about 60% of daylight hours. Varanasi is sunnier than 76% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 83% and is lowest in April at 37%.
Varanasi has about 94 days a year above 32°C. Varanasi is cooler than 70% of India.
Varanasi weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Varanasi station is 48°C, on May 31, 2024. The coldest is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.
The wettest day on record brought 162 mm of rain, on August 23, 2025.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 79% | 71% | 32° | 0° |
| February | — | — | 64% | 84% | 36° | 5° |
| March | — | — | 55% | 81% | 42° | 9° |
| April | 5.8 mm | 1 | 37% | 76% | 45° | 16° |
| May | — | — | 50% | 77% | 48° | 19° |
| June | — | — | 59% | 42% | 47° | 19° |
| July | — | — | 77% | 16% | 42° | 21° |
| August | — | — | 83% | 17% | 38° | 23° |
| September | — | — | 83% | 24% | 38° | 22° |
| October | — | — | 76% | 70% | 38° | 14° |
| November | — | — | 68% | 85% | 36° | 8° |
| December | — | — | 72% | 80% | 33° | 2° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Varanasi climate questions
What is the hottest month in Varanasi?
May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the record high temperature in Varanasi?
The record high at the Varanasi station is 48°C, set on May 31, 2024. The record low is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.
What is the sunniest month in Varanasi?
November is the sunniest month in Varanasi, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station VARANASI/BABATPUR (21 km away).
Climate for places near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station VARANASI/BABATPUR.