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Varanasi Climate by Month

Varanasi has a humid subtropical climate. This is a very specific climate which often occurs in areas that are slightly higher up. The summers are very hot and wet. Winter months are fairly dry. It does get colder, but temperatures below freezing and snowfall are rare.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), India. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Varanasi

Fri   Nov 15
30°C | 16°C
NW 11 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Nov 16
30°C | 16°C
NW 11 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Nov 17
30°C | 15°C
NW 11 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Varanasi in India

During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Varanasi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Varanasi?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Varanasi?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Varanasi?
    July tops the wettest month list with 308 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Varanasi?
    November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Varanasi?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.

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