Varanasi experiences a subtropical climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters, from October to February, are cool and dry, with temperatures ranging from around 5°C to 34°C, averaging around 20-22°C. Spring, from March to May, is warm and humid, with temperatures gradually increasing to an average of 32°C. The summer months, June to September, bring hot and sweltering conditions, with temperatures often reaching as high as 39°C on average. As the monsoon season sets in during the latter half of July and August, temperatures begin to moderate, leading into a relatively mild autumn season from October onwards.