Best Time to Visit Varanasi
Best time: Mar, Feb, Nov, Dec.
May is warmest (40.9°C high); Aug is rainiest (322 mm).
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Varanasi weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.9 | 10.2 | 22 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 27.7 | 13.5 | 9 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 33.9 | 18.8 | 10 | 10.2 |
| Apr | 39 | 23.6 | 4 | 11.6 |
| May | 40.9 | 27.1 | 11 | 12.2 |
| Jun | 38.7 | 28 | 102 | 9.7 |
| Jul | 33.8 | 27.1 | 309 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 33 | 26.8 | 322 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 32.8 | 25.7 | 204 | 8 |
| Oct | 32.8 | 22 | 38 | 8.4 |
| Nov | 29.5 | 15.5 | 6 | 7.8 |
| Dec | 24.6 | 10.9 | 4 | 6.8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MarFebNovDec
Beaches: AprMarNovFeb
Hiking: DecFebJanNov
Sightseeing: FebNovDecJan
Varanasi quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
Mar, Feb, Nov, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 322 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 40.9°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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