What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in December?

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 9 mm.

Istanbul vs Varanasi in December

Varanasi is the better pick in December — 92 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Varanasi — December climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇮🇳 Varanasi
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	9°C	24°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	24° / 11°
Rainfall	96 mm	9 mm
Rainy days	15	1
Humidity	78%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	54	165

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

Month by month

Istanbul vs Varanasi in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Varanasi?: Varanasi is the better pick in December — 92 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 9 mm.