What is the weather like in Lumbini vs Varanasi in May?

In May, Lumbini averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 25 mm.

Lumbini vs Varanasi in May

Lumbini is the better pick in May — 60 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lumbini is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Lumbini vs Varanasi — May climate, side by side

	Lumbini	Varanasi
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	43°C
Avg high / low	35° / 24°	40° / 26°
Rainfall	80 mm	25 mm
Rainy days	11	5
Humidity	57%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	116	133

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

Lumbini vs Varanasi in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lumbini or Varanasi?: Lumbini is the better pick in May — 60 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lumbini is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Lumbini vs Varanasi in May?: In May, Lumbini averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 25 mm.