Climate - Varanasi (India)

The climate of Varanasi (or Benares) is subtropical, avec une saison des pluies qui s'étend approximativement de mi-juin à début octobre, en raison de la mousson, et une saison sèche de mi-octobre à début juin.
The city is located in northeastern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, at 25 degrees north latitude and on the banks of the Ganges.
In winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 1990, the temperature dropped to 1 °C (34 °F), while in January 2013, it dropped to 2 °C (35.5 °F).
In addition, from November to January, fog can form at night and in the early morning. The fog usually dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, it can sometimes be cool even during the day, with highs of around 15 °C (59 °F). In December 2019, there were three days with a maximum of 13 °C (55.5 °F) and one day with a maximum of 12 °C (53.5 °F).
From mid-March to mid-June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F). In May 1998 and in June 2005, the temperature reached 47 °C (116.5 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 990 millimeters (39 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (December) to 280 mm (11 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2850 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Varanasi - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In May, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 33.4 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 40.5 °C (104.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Varanasi is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).