February weather forecast
Varanasi, India

As Varanasi transitions from winter to spring, February ushers a slightly warmer trend. The city enjoys clear skies with ample sunshine for a major portion of the day. The rare instances of showers do not disrupt the city's lively atmosphere. The changing weather brings an air of pleasant change to the city. The temperatures rise slightly from the previous month with a high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and low of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in February, transitioning from 23°C (73.4°F) in January to a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F). Varanasi, in February, experiences a marked contrast from daytime zeniths to a steady average low-temperature of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Rainfall

In Varanasi, in February, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Varanasi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 51.4 days and collects up to 1058mm (41.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Varanasi, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:59 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Varanasi is 8h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.