India · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Varanasi are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Varanasi sees its warmest weather in May, when daytime highs average around 40°C, and its coolest in January (around 22°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 986mm — August is typically the wettest month (~283mm) and December the driest (~4mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from July to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 9°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 27° / 12°C | 22mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 33° / 17°C | 11mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 39° / 22°C | 7mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 40° / 26°C | 14mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 39° / 28°C | 101mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 34° / 27°C | 265mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 33° / 26°C | 283mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 33° / 25°C | 225mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 33° / 21°C | 33mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 29° / 15°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 24° / 10°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Varanasi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 16mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Varanasi is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 22mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
March in Varanasi is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 11mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Varanasi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 39°C (102°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 7mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
May in Varanasi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 40°C (105°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
June in Varanasi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 39°C (101°F) and nighttime lows near 28°C (82°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
July in Varanasi is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 265mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Varanasi is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 283mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Varanasi is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (78°F). Expect roughly 225mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Varanasi is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Varanasi is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Varanasi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes