Istanbul vs Varanasi in February

Varanasi is the better pick in February — 92 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.

Istanbul vs VaranasiFebruary climate, side by side

IstanbulVaranasi
Comfort score65/100 (C)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high6°C26°C
Avg high / low10° / 5°26° / 12°
Rainfall82 mm6 mm
Rainy days122
Humidity77%62%
Air quality (AQI)61139

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

Istanbul vs Varanasi in February — FAQ

Is February better in Istanbul or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in February — 92 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in February?
In February, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 26°C high / 12°C low with about 6 mm.