City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Varanasi
Oct–Mar is cool and dry; Dec–Jan mornings are foggy and cold. Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep monsoon floods the lower ghats and stops boats. Diwali and Dev Deepawali (Oct–Nov) are very busy.
Varanasi weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan24°12 mm
- Feb29°14 mm
- Mar35°10 mm
- Apr41°11 mm
- May43°23 mm
- Jun41°110 mm
- Jul34°249 mm
- Aug33°200 mm
- Sep32°146 mm
- Oct32°33 mm
- Nov28°2 mm
- Dec24°5 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75°F | 8°C47°F | 12 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| February | 29°C84°F | 12°C53°F | 14 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| March | 35°C96°F | 18°C64°F | 10 mm | 29% | Hot |
| April | 41°C106°F | 24°C75°F | 11 mm | 22% | Very hot |
| May | 43°C110°F | 29°C83°F | 23 mm | 26% | Very hot |
| June | 41°C106°F | 30°C86°F | 110 mm | 43% | Very hot |
| July | 34°C94°F | 27°C81°F | 249 mm | 74% | Rainy |
| August | 33°C91°F | 26°C79°F | 200 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| September | 32°C90°F | 24°C76°F | 146 mm | 81% | Hot & humid |
| October | 32°C89°F | 20°C68°F | 33 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| November | 28°C83°F | 14°C57°F | 2 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C76°F | 10°C49°F | 5 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Varanasi?
Oct–Mar. Oct–Mar is cool and dry; Dec–Jan mornings are foggy and cold. Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep monsoon floods the lower ghats and stops boats. Diwali and Dev Deepawali (Oct–Nov) are very busy.
When is the rainy season in Varanasi?
Rain peaks in July with about 249 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Varanasi?
May, with average highs of 43°C (110°F).
How cold does Varanasi get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (47°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
- Varanasi Airport (Airports Authority of India)
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.