Best Time to Visit Varanasi
India · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Varanasi?
- May is typically the hottest month in Varanasi, with average daytime highs around 40°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Varanasi?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 283mm of precipitation.