Varanasi weather in April
April in Varanasi: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Varanasi · #559 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 38°C / 100°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 35% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 101 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Varanasi?
- April in Varanasi: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in April?
- In April, Varanasi averages a daily high of 37.9°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 8.5 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in April?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 101 in April.