Varanasi, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Varanasi?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–82°F in November
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
July (82%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Ganges ghatsOct–Mar — Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset, sunrise boat ride.
Kashi Vishwanath & SarnathYear-round — golden temple, Buddhist site, ancient sacred quarter.
Dhrupad FestivalFeb–Mar — Hindustani classical music, millennial traditions.
Sacred street foodYear-round — kachori, chaat, saffron lassi, vegetarian thali.
Monthly climate data
Varanasi weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 50°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 57°F | 79°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 64°F | 91°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🥵 April | 75°F | 102°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 81°F | 102°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 82°F | 100°F | 42% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 81°F | 91°F | 82% | 0.5in | 9.1h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 79°F | 90°F | 84% | 0.4in | 8.8h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 79°F | 90°F | 77% | 0.3in | 9.6h | 6.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 73°F | 88°F | 21% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 61°F | 82°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 54°F | 75°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 8.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 37°F, 11% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 34°F, 69% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 33% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 24°F, 6% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°F.
July is the wettest month with 82% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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