Varanasi weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Varanasi: highs of 33°C (91°F) and about 200 mm (7.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 75% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with July, it is cooler and drier; September brings highs of 32°C (90°F) and 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Varanasi?
least pleasant month Weather score 45/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Varanasi. For better conditions, consider Oct–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Varanasi in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 200 mm (7.9 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Varanasi in August?
Days average 33°C (91°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Varanasi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 12 mm | 33% | best |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 14 mm | 26% | best |
| March | 35°C (96°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm | 27% | fair |
| April | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm | 24% | fair |
| May | 43°C (110°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 23 mm | 34% | fair |
| June | 41°C (106°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| July | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 249 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 200 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 146 mm | 60% | fair |
| October | 32°C (89°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 33 mm | 23% | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm | 14% | best |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 5 mm | 25% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months