Varanasi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Varanasi. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C (106°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 29°C (84°F) in May to 11°C (52°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Varanasi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1019 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Varanasi can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 308 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 6.3 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Varanasi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Varanasi can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Varanasi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 24%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year