What is the air quality in Varanasi?

Varanasi, India has an annual US AQI of 141 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 66.5 µg/m³, ranking #5617 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Varanasi?

July is typically the cleanest month (AQI 87) and December the most polluted (AQI 216).

Where does Varanasi's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2026 (monitors 2013–2026, satellite 1998–2015; 2026 provisional). Measured by government monitoring stations. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Varanasi, India — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Varanasi Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
5617	Varanasi, India	Asia	AQI 141	PM2.5 66.5 µg/m³