When is the best time to go to Vārānasi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Vārānasi, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Vārānasi
Vārānasi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Vārānasi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 19mm | 7.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
Vārānasi's weather in January is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vārānasi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Vārānasi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 12mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Vārānasi is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vārānasi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Vārānasi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Vārānasi weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 9mm | 8.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Vārānasi is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Vārānasi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Vārānasi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 4mm | 9.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
Vārānasi's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Vārānasi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Vārānasi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 13mm | 8.8hrs | 14.2hrs |
May is a dry month in Vārānasi and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vārānasi.
May is in the spring in Vārānasi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 97mm | 6.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
June is a a little damp month in Vārānasi and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vārānasi.
June is in the summer in Vārānasi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 296mm | 4.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Vārānasi is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vārānasi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Vārānasi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 296mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 290mm | 5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Vārānasi is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vārānasi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Vārānasi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 209mm | 5.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
Vārānasi's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vārānasi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Vārānasi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Vārānasi weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 36mm | 8hrs | 14.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Vārānasi and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vārānasi.
October is in the fall / autumn in Vārānasi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 11mm | 8.2hrs | 11.6hrs |
November is a dry month in Vārānasi and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vārānasi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Vārānasi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Vārānasi weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 4mm | 7.9hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Vārānasi is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vārānasi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Vārānasi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Vārānasi with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Vārānasi weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 40.8°C 105.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 296mm 11.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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