Varanasi in January
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
3Rainy days (16 mm)
10:35 hDaylight
06:50Sunrise · 17:25 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Varanasi in January?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
The best months are November, December, January, February.