When is the best time to go to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)?

When is the best time to go to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) are January, February, March, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are April, May and June
  • Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) has dry periods in November and December
  • July is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

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Weather details in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) is 95°F (ranging from 79°F in january to 112°F in may). Annual rainfall is 49.2in, with a minimum of 0.2in in december and a maximum of 16.5in in july.
  • Between january and february the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 86°F and, in february, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of march the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 97°F in average.
  • In april the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 97°F and, in april, 0 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 108°F°C and, in june, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • From july to august the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 95°F°C and it rains in august about 12.9in.
  • In the month of september the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 86°F and you can expect to have 9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 83°F and it rains in october about 2.8in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 68°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

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Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

Find out when Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

  • Very low season in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May and June.
  • Low season in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, April, July, August and September.
  • High season in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
    The number of visitors to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) is high in: March, October and November.
  • Peak season in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
    The largest number of tourists visiting Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) month by month



Best time for low prices in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

Average prices of hotels in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

A return flight between London and Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 694 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 531 more for your airline ticket to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

On average, it costs $ 94 per day to hire a car in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). This price varies by $ 23 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 85 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 107.

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