Varanasi Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Varanasi Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


48°C
Highest Temp
20 May 26

7°C
Lowest Temp
15 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJune44.84°C

Coldest MonthJanuary9.99°C

Wettest MonthAugust6.7mm

Windiest MonthMay24.94km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Varanasi historically?

May is historically Varanasi's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 41°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 48°C on 2024-05-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Varanasi historically?

January is Varanasi's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 11°C. The all-time record low of 6°C was recorded on 2011-01-21.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Varanasi over the past 17 years?

Varanasi's average annual rainfall is approximately 1138.8mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Varanasi experience on average per year?

Varanasi historically records approximately 137.5 rainy days per year. July has the highest number of rain days at an average of 29.1 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Varanasi?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Varanasi is 48°C on 2024-05-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Varanasi?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Varanasi is 6°C on 2011-01-21.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Varanasi historically?

Varanasi experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 41.8 kph was recorded on 2026-04-04.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Varanasi during a year?

Usually, Varanasi's humidity peaks in September at around 71.1% and drops to its lowest in April at approximately 19.1%.