Varanasi sits directly on the banks of the Ganges in eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the city’s famous riverside ghats are periodically submerged when monsoon rainfall across the wider Ganges basin, not just locally, pushes river levels up between July and September. Because the river’s response to distant upstream rain can lag by a day or more, radar coverage across the broader basin is often more useful for anticipating ghat flooding than local rainfall alone.
Rain in Varanasi by month
Varanasi gets about 814 mm (32.0 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is July, with 249 mm (9.8 in), and the driest is November, with 2 mm (0.1 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16.1 °C (61 °F) |
| February | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 20.3 °C (69 °F) |
| March | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26.5 °C (80 °F) |
| April | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 32.6 °C (91 °F) |
| May | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 36.0 °C (97 °F) |
| June | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 35.6 °C (96 °F) |
| July | 249 mm (9.8 in) | 30.8 °C (87 °F) |
| August | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 29.3 °C (85 °F) |
| September | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28.3 °C (83 °F) |
| October | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 25.8 °C (78 °F) |
| November | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21.2 °C (70 °F) |
| December | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16.9 °C (62 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Varanasi and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Varanasi right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Varanasi can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Varanasi rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Varanasi?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Uttar Pradesh and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Varanasi, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Varanasi rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.