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

In March, Istanbul averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 17 mm.

Istanbul vs Varanasi in March

Varanasi is the better pick in March — 76 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Varanasi — March climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇮🇳 Varanasi
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	34°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	33° / 18°
Rainfall	68 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	11	3
Humidity	77%	50%
Air quality (AQI)	73	130

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

Month by month

Istanbul vs Varanasi in March — FAQ

Is March better in Istanbul or Varanasi?: Varanasi is the better pick in March — 76 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cool, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in March?: In March, Istanbul averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 33°C high / 18°C low with about 17 mm.