Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Climate Change Severity

81
Extreme
The current climate change severity in Varanasi is Extreme, with a 57.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to May (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Varanasi Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Varanasi temperature has changed by around +4.4%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to May (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
104120
15.3%
cloudyCloudy
1914
-26.3%
rainyRainy
2511
-56.00000000000001%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Varanasi has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 81 (within the Extreme severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

81/100

Extreme

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Varanasi experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.15 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-74.78 %

Change in average humidity

-9.78 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+160.91 %

Heatwave changed by

+18 Days

Coldwave changed by

-7 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+4.23 km/h

These indicators show extreme climate changes, including key climate parametes. The Extreme severity score necessitates immediate action, including large-scale mitigation efforts, climate resilience strategies, and extensive disaster preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to May

Varanasi Weather Forecast 30 Days (June - July 2026)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 3, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon44°/33°
Humidity Icon22%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Thu. 4, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon44°/33°
Humidity Icon21%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 5, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/34°
Humidity Icon21%
Wind Icon24.5km/h
Sat. 6, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon44°/34°
Humidity Icon25%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Sun. 7, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon44°/33°
Humidity Icon24%
Wind Icon24.5km/h
Mon. 8, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/36°
Humidity Icon22%
Wind Icon29.2km/h
Tue. 9, Jun.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon45°/37°
Humidity Icon22%
Wind Icon29.5km/h
Wed. 10, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/35°
Humidity Icon20%
Wind Icon27.4km/h
Thu. 11, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon48°/35°
Humidity Icon18%
Wind Icon26.6km/h
Fri. 12, Jun.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon42°/32°
Humidity Icon27%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Sat. 13, Jun.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon42°/31°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Sun. 14, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon41°/32°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon19.8km/h
Mon. 15, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon41°/32°
Humidity Icon32%
Wind Icon19.8km/h
Tue. 16, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon40°/31°
Humidity Icon35%
Wind Icon20.2km/h
Wed. 17, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon39°/31°
Humidity Icon40%
Wind Icon19.1km/h
Thu. 18, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon38°/30°
Humidity Icon44%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Fri. 19, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon37°/30°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sat. 20, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon38°/30°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Sun. 21, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon38°/30°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon18km/h
Mon. 22, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon37°/29°
Humidity Icon48%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Tue. 23, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon38°/29°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Wed. 24, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon38°/30°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 25, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon37°/30°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Fri. 26, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon37°/30°
Humidity Icon47%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Sat. 27, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon37°/29°
Humidity Icon48%
Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 28, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon36°/29°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Mon. 29, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon36°/29°
Humidity Icon54%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Tue. 30, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon35°/29°
Humidity Icon55%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Wed. 1, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon36°/29°
Humidity Icon55%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Thu. 2, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon35°/29°
Humidity Icon55%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Fri. 3, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon35°/28°
Humidity Icon58%
Wind Icon16.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 11, Jun.

48°C

Low will be onFri. 3, Jul.

28°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 3, Jul.

58%

Low will be onThu. 11, Jun.

18%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 9, Jun.

29.5km/h

Low will be onTue. 23, Jun.

14.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 30, Jun.

22mm

Low will be onMon. 8, Jun.

0.08mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 7, Jun.

10.3

Low will be onWed. 17, Jun.

7

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