Varanasi · WinterMonth summary
Varanasi weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Varanasi in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Varanasi in December: 75°F and 9.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Varanasi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Varanasi enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Varanasi averages 75°F, 4% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Varanasi in December
Is December a good time to visit Varanasi?
December is an excellent time to visit Varanasi (score 8.5/10). With 75°F, 9.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Varanasi in December?
With 75°F and 9.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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