Weather in Varanasi in May
In an average May, Varanasi sees a daily high around 40°C and a low around 27°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 40°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 37°C to 43°C |
| Average low | 27°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 29°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
48°C
2026-05-21
Lowest
27°C
2021-05-28
Low
Highest
32°C
2024-05-29
Lowest
20°C
1987-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
73°C
2022-05-15
Lowest
27°C
2021-05-28
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
2025-05-30
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
1989-05-08
Wind
Highest
34 km/h
1995-05-17
Lowest
6 km/h
2023-05-03
Gust
Highest
65 km/h
1995-05-17
Lowest
17 km/h
1986-05-31
Precip
Wettest
126 mm
2021
Driest
0 mm
2003
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