Varanasi weather in August
August in Varanasi: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Varanasi · #569 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 248 mm / 9.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Varanasi?
- August in Varanasi: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in August?
- In August, Varanasi averages a daily high of 31.7°C and a low of 26.3°C, with about 247.8 mm of rain over roughly 23 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in August?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in August.