Best time to visit Varanasi
The best months to visit Varanasi are December, January and February, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
December, January and February score best for Varanasi weather:
- January22° / 9°CJanuary is cool with fog risk, good for shorter ghat walks and later-morning boats.
- February27° / 13°CFebruary is mild and clearer, strong for Sarnath, Ramnagar, and old-city lanes.
- December24° / 11°CDecember is cool and dry, with foggy mornings possible on the river.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Varanasi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 22° | 9° | 15 | 2 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 27° | 13° | 25 | 2 | 11h |
| March | 33° | 17° | 9 | 1 | 12h |
| April | 39° | 22° | 6 | 1 | 13h |
| May | 41° | 26° | 15 | 2 | 13h |
| June | 38° | 28° | 105 | 5 | 14h |
| July | 34° | 27° | 260 | 13 | 13h |
| August | 34° | 27° | 280 | 12 | 13h |
| September | 34° | 26° | 230 | 9 | 12h |
| October | 33° | 22° | 30 | 2 | 11h |
| November | 30° | 16° | 7 | 0 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 24° | 11° | 4 | 0 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Varanasi month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Varanasi in January: 21.8°C high, 9.4°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Varanasi in February: 26.7°C high, 12.8°C low, 25mm rain over 2 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Maha Shivaratri
March
Varanasi in March: 33.2°C high, 17.3°C low, 9mm rain over 1 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Varanasi in April: 38.6°C high, 22.4°C low, 6mm rain over 1 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Varanasi in May: 40.5°C high, 26.3°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Varanasi in June: 38.4°C high, 27.9°C low, 105mm rain over 5 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Varanasi in July: 34.2°C high, 26.9°C low, 260mm rain over 13 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Varanasi in August: 33.5°C high, 26.6°C low, 280mm rain over 12 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Varanasi in September: 33.5°C high, 25.8°C low, 230mm rain over 9 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Varanasi in October: 32.9°C high, 21.8°C low, 30mm rain over 2 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Diwali
November
Varanasi in November: 29.5°C high, 15.8°C low, 7mm rain over 0 days, 10.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Chhath Pooja · Diwali
DecemberBest weather
Varanasi in December: 24°C high, 10.8°C low, 4mm rain over 0 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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