Varanasi weather in September
September in Varanasi: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Varanasi · #569 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 215 mm / 8.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 90 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Varanasi?
- September in Varanasi: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in September?
- In September, Varanasi averages a daily high of 31.3°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 215 mm of rain over roughly 22.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in September?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 90 in September.