Varanasi Weather in May
India · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high43°C (109°F)
Avg low29°C (83°F)
Rainfall27 mm (1.1 in)
RatingPoor 1.1/10
Expect very hot days in Varanasi in May: the average high is 43°C (109°F) and the average low is 29°C (83°F). May is spring in India. The month is fairly dry, with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 5 days. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 28%. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Varanasi?
May is not the best time to visit Varanasi (1.1/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in November to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 43°C (109°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 29°C (83°F) |
| Daily mean | 36°C (96°F) |
| Rainfall | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 28% |
| Cloud cover | 36% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.6 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C warmer than April, with 15 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Varanasi in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
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
← AprilBest time to visit VaranasiJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Prayagraj43°C · 22 mm
- Patna42°C · 55 mm
- Lucknow43°C · 31 mm
- Kanpur43°C · 25 mm
- Ranchi39°C · 66 mm
- Pokhara30°C · 131 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.