Best Time to Visit Varanasi: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Varanasi: November, December, January, February.
- Best months for Varanasi: November, December, January, February.
- Peak season is May, June, April. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 4.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 10°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 27°C | 13°C | 17 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| March | 33°C | 18°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.7 |
| April | 39°C | 23°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 40°C | 27°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| June | 38°C | 29°C | 136 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
| July | 33°C | 27°C | 293 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.9 |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 247 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.1 |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 160 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 37 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 29°C | 16°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| December | 24°C | 11°C | 7 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
The best months are November, December, January, February.
When is the rainy season in Varanasi?
The wettest months are July, August, September.