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

In May, Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 25 mm.

Rishikesh vs Varanasi in May

Rishikesh is the better pick in May — 48 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality, while Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Rishikesh vs Varanasi — May climate, side by side

	Rishikesh	Varanasi
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	43°C
Avg high / low	35° / 21°	40° / 26°
Rainfall	53 mm	25 mm
Rainy days	10	5
Humidity	54%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	102	133

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

Rishikesh vs Varanasi in May — FAQ

Is May better in Rishikesh or Varanasi?: Rishikesh is the better pick in May — 48 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality, while Varanasi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Rishikesh vs Varanasi in May?: In May, Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 25 mm.