Varanasi weather in October
October in Varanasi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Varanasi · #448 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 124 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Varanasi?
- October in Varanasi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in October?
- In October, Varanasi averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 72.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in October?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 124 in October.