Seoul vs Varanasi in May

Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Varanasi is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Seoul vs VaranasiMay climate, side by side

SeoulVaranasi
Comfort score90/100 (S)46/100 (F)
Feels-like high22°C41°C
Avg high / low23° / 12°38° / 26°
Rainfall96 mm36 mm
Rainy days85
Humidity67%48%
Air quality (AQI)86133

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

Seoul vs Varanasi in May — FAQ

Is May better in Seoul or Varanasi?
Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Varanasi is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Seoul vs Varanasi in May?
In May, Seoul averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 38°C high / 26°C low with about 36 mm.