Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Climate Change Severity

95
Extreme
The current climate change severity in Varanasi is Extreme, with a 71.9% 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 Jun. (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
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Varanasi temperature has changed by around +6.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
113137
21.2%
cloudyCloudy
2415
-37.5%
rainyRainy
3920
-48.7%
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 95 (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

95/100

Extreme

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Varanasi experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.71 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-88.9 %

Change in average humidity

-14.32 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+155.63 %

Heatwave changed by

+30 Days

Coldwave changed by

-10 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+4.42 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 Jun.

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

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 19, Jul.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon33°/28°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Mon. 20, Jul.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon28°/26°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon19.8km/h
Tue. 21, Jul.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon30°/26°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon20.5km/h
Wed. 22, Jul.
cloudyCloudy
Temperature Icon31°/26°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Thu. 23, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon30°/26°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon23.4km/h
Fri. 24, Jul.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon28°/25°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sat. 25, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon29°/26°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 26, Jul.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon29°/25°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Mon. 27, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Tue. 28, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon16.3km/h
Wed. 29, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon15.3km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon15.6km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon15.2km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/27°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon15.9km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon14.9km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon17.1km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon16.5km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon16.1km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon14.2km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon14.2km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon14.1km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon14.2km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon14.2km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon15.4km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon13.6km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon13.4km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon33°/27°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon14.5km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 19, Jul.

33°C

Low will be onFri. 24, Jul.

25°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onMon. 20, Jul.

87%

Low will be onMon. 27, Jul.

67%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 23, Jul.

23.4km/h

Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

13.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 20, Jul.

38.4mm

Low will be onThu. 23, Jul.

0.4mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 22, Jul.

10.2

Low will be onMon. 20, Jul.

2.1

Our Blogs

See all blogs
World Top 10 Hottest Cities Are All in India Again - May 2026

World Top 10 Hottest Cities Are All in India Again - May 2026

Gyane Haobijam4 Jun 2026
Delhi Air Quality 2026 vs 6-Year Historical PM2.5 Data

Delhi Air Quality 2026 vs 6-Year Historical PM2.5 Data

Gyane Haobijam2 Jun 2026
What 17 Years of Delhi Temperature Data Reveal About May's Heatwave Escalation

What 17 Years of Delhi Temperature Data Reveal About May's Heatwave Escalation

AQI Team27 May 2026
World Top Hottest Cities Belong to India - April 2026

World Top Hottest Cities Belong to India - April 2026

AQI Team28 Apr 2026
Construction Air Pollution: The Invisible Hazard Reshaping India's Urban Air

Construction Air Pollution: The Invisible Hazard Reshaping India's Urban Air

Gyane Haobijam27 Mar 2026
Kitchen Air Pollution: How Cooking Can Spike Your Indoor AQI

Kitchen Air Pollution: How Cooking Can Spike Your Indoor AQI

Gyane Haobijam17 Mar 2026
Mumbai Air Quality Comparison of 2025 Vs 2026 (Jan-Feb)

Mumbai Air Quality Comparison of 2025 Vs 2026 (Jan-Feb)

Gyane Haobijam14 Feb 2026
Why AQI Standards Vary Across the World - And Why Air Quality Index Matters More Than Ever

Why AQI Standards Vary Across the World - And Why Air Quality Index Matters More Than Ever

Navya12 Feb 2026
Why Winter Suffocates and Monsoon Saves Delhi Air Quality 2025?

Why Winter Suffocates and Monsoon Saves Delhi Air Quality 2025?

Gyane Haobijam2 Feb 2026
Winter vs Summer Air: Why Air Pollution Behaves So Differently Across Seasons

Winter vs Summer Air: Why Air Pollution Behaves So Differently Across Seasons

Gyane Haobijam1 Feb 2026