Istanbul vs Varanasi in March

Varanasi is the better pick in March — 78 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, a little rain, very humid.

Istanbul vs VaranasiMarch climate, side by side

IstanbulVaranasi
Comfort score71/100 (B)78/100 (B)
Feels-like high8°C33°C
Avg high / low11° / 6°32° / 18°
Rainfall74 mm22 mm
Rainy days113
Humidity76%51%
Air quality (AQI)73130

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

Istanbul vs Varanasi in March — FAQ

Is March better in Istanbul or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in March — 78 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in March?
In March, Istanbul averages 11°C high / 6°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 32°C high / 18°C low with about 22 mm.