Varanasi Weather in August
India · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (91°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall212 mm (8.3 in)
RatingPoor 0.8/10
Expect very hot days in Varanasi in August: the average high is 33°C (91°F) and the average low is 26°C (79°F). August is summer in India. The month is wet, with about 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain spread over 23 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 83%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Varanasi?
August is not the best time to visit Varanasi (0.8/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in November to February.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (91°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 29°C (85°F) |
| Rainfall | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 23 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 78% |
| Daylight | 12.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.6 km/h |
| vs July | 2°C cooler than July, with 47 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Varanasi in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Varanasi weather in other months
Jan25°C / 9°C11 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 13°C13 mmExcellentMar36°C / 18°C13 mmFairApr41°C / 24°C12 mmPoorMay43°C / 29°C27 mmPoorJun41°C / 30°C115 mmPoorJul35°C / 27°C259 mmPoorAug33°C / 26°C212 mmPoorSep32°C / 25°C154 mmPoorOct32°C / 21°C36 mmGoodNov29°C / 15°C2 mmExcellentDec25°C / 10°C5 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit VaranasiSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Prayagraj33°C · 222 mm
- Patna33°C · 239 mm
- Lucknow33°C · 243 mm
- Kanpur33°C · 226 mm
- Ranchi29°C · 323 mm
- Pokhara31°C · 348 mm
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