Istanbul vs Varanasi in December

Varanasi is the better pick in December — 87 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.

Istanbul vs VaranasiDecember climate, side by side

IstanbulVaranasi
Comfort score68/100 (C)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high10°C23°C
Avg high / low13° / 9°23° / 12°
Rainfall69 mm14 mm
Rainy days121
Humidity80%71%
Air quality (AQI)54165

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Istanbul vs Varanasi in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in December — 87 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in December?
In December, Istanbul averages 13°C high / 9°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm.