Vārānasi Weather in August

What's the weather like in Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh) in August 2024?

The climate in Vārānasi during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Vārānasi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

Vārānasi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.4°F
Nightly temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Average temperature 29.3°C 84.7°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 290 mm 11.4 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 26.7°C 80°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Vārānasi

Vārānasi average temperature in August

August rainfall

Vārānasi average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Vārānasi average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Vārānasi in August 2024.

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Vārānasi weather stats

Vārānasi weather statistics
Hottest month: May 40.8°C 105.4°F
Driest month: December 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 23.8°C 74.8°F
Wettest month: July 296mm 11.7ins
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