Monday, October 19, 2026 · India
Skin weather in Varanasi UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Varanasi does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 1:40 PM local time
Today · Temperature21 to 31 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6.4
high
Peak UV index today: 6.4 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
79%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 79%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
108EAQI
extremely poor
European Air Quality Index up to 108 – extremely poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 77.6 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 20 to 30 °C
- UV 6.4 · high
- 78% · humid
- Air quality: extremely poor
Skin climate in Varanasi through the year
When the air in Varanasi is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Varanasi the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 40% and 84%.
- From February to November, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 369 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 288 h | 43° | 80% | – | 20.7 °C |
| Feb | 293 h | 51° | 67% | – | 26.9 °C |
| Mar | 334 h | 62° | 55% | – | 33.1 °C |
| Apr | 341 h | 74° | 40% | – | 39.1 °C |
| May | 369 h | 83° | 54% | – | 38.2 °C |
| Jun | 315 h | 88° | 61% | – | 38 °C |
| Jul | 270 h | 86° | 79% | – | 34.1 °C |
| Aug | 220 h | 78° | 84% | – | 32.5 °C |
| Sep | 265 h | 67° | 84% | – | 32.9 °C |
| Oct | 285 h | 55° | 79% | – | 31.8 °C |
| Nov | 292 h | 46° | 72% | – | 28.7 °C |
| Dec | 285 h | 41° | 75% | – | 23.9 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Varanasi today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Varanasi reaches up to 6.4 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Varanasi today?
Average humidity today: 79%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Varanasi?
In Varanasi the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 40% and 84%.
When is UV strongest in Varanasi?
From February to November, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 369 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.