Which is the hottest month in Varanasi?

The hottest time of year in Varanasi is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 40°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Varanasi?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Varanasi with 296mm on average. There are normally 13 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Varanasi?

The sunniest time of year in Varanasi is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Varanasi

Q: When is the best time to visit Varanasi?

The best time to visit Varanasi is February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Varanasi?

The best time to visit Varanasi is February based on the following average weather conditions.

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4
Jan
4
Feb
2.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
2
May
1.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1
Sep
2.5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

75
Jan
81
Feb
91
Mar
102
Apr
106
May
104
Jun
93
Jul
91
Aug
93
Sep
91
Oct
86
Nov
77
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
8
May
6
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for India (Varanasi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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