Istanbul vs Varanasi in May
Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Varanasi is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
Istanbul vs Varanasi — May climate, side by side
| Istanbul | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 92/100 (S) | 46/100 (F) |
| Feels-like high | 20°C | 41°C |
| Avg high / low | 20° / 13° | 38° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5 |
| Humidity | 75% | 48% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 53 | 133 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Istanbul vs Varanasi in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Istanbul or Varanasi?
- Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Varanasi is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in May?
- In May, Istanbul averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 36 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 38°C high / 26°C low with about 36 mm.