Varanasi weather in May
May in Varanasi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Varanasi · #593 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 38°C / 101°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 41°C / 106°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 133 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Varanasi?
- May in Varanasi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in May?
- In May, Varanasi averages a daily high of 38.1°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 36.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in May?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 133 in May.