Varanasi weather in March
March in Varanasi: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Varanasi · #257 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 51% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 130 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Varanasi?
- March in Varanasi: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in March?
- In March, Varanasi averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 17.6°C, with about 22 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in March?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 130 in March.