Varanasi, a major city in Uttar Pradesh, has a humid subtropical climate with intense summer heat and misty winter mornings along the Ganga. This page tracks Varanasi weather today with live temperature, humidity, wind and rain readings pulled for its exact coordinates, alongside an hourly and 16-day forecast so you always know what's coming next. This page shows live, auto-refreshing weather for Varanasi: current conditions, an hourly breakdown, a 16-day outlook, a date-lookup tool for any past or future date, and real-time air quality, sourced from Open-Meteo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current weather in Varanasi?⌄

The live current conditions, hourly forecast and 16-day outlook above are pulled in real time for Varanasi's exact coordinates, so refresh the page any time for the latest temperature, humidity and wind readings.

Will it rain in Varanasi today?⌄

Check the hourly rain forecast and precipitation chance in the sections above — it's updated continuously and is the most reliable way to know before you head out in Varanasi.

What is the AQI in Varanasi right now?⌄

Varanasi's current Air Quality Index is shown live above alongside the weather data, so you can see pollution levels for the exact same location and moment.

What is the best time of year to visit Varanasi?⌄

Varanasi generally sees its most pleasant weather from October to March, while July to September brings the heaviest rain — use the 16-day forecast above to plan around current conditions closer to your travel date.

Does Varanasi see extreme weather?⌄

Varanasi's Ganga ghats get thick winter fog at dawn, exactly when many visitors head out for sunrise boat rides, so checking hourly conditions helps.

Whether you're checking the Varanasi rain forecast before heading out near the Dashashwamedh Ghat riverfront or planning ahead, Varanasi's Ganga ghats get thick winter fog at dawn, exactly when many visitors head out for sunrise boat rides, so checking hourly conditions helps. Bookmark this page for the latest Varanasi temperature, AQI and hourly outlook whenever you need it. See the hourly weather forecast or the air quality index for more detail.