AI-generatedVaranasi at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 981 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 86 m
Climate in Varanasi
Varanasi has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Varanasi is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:5517:32
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:26 · evening 17:01–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:41 · evening 17:46–17:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Varanasi in October?
In October, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varanasi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:55 – 17:32
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in Varanasi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Varanasi, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Varanasi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Varanasi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Varanasi has about 5 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Varanasi
How breezy and how cloudy Varanasi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Varanasi typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Varanasi: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Varanasi
How often the day gets hot in Varanasi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Varanasi has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Varanasi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 166 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 22° | 10° | 7.7 h | 2 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 26° | 13° | 8.3 h | 2 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 33° | 18° | 8.8 h | 2 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 38° | 23° | 9.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 27° | 9.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 37° | 28° | 6.6 h | 13 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 32° | 27° | 4.1 h | 24 | 301 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 31° | 26° | 4.0 h | 24 | 255 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 31° | 25° | 4.8 h | 19 | 162 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 21° | 6.8 h | 5 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 28° | 16° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 24° | 12° | 7.9 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.32° N, 83.01° E · 86 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Varanasi
The best time to visit Varanasi is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 301 mm.
Varanasi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Varanasi in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 33–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Varanasi in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–37 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Varanasi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Varanasi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Varanasi for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Varanasi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Varanasi: score 98 against 69. In February, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. February has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 98better |
| Day high | 31° | 26° |
| Night low | 21° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 15 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Varanasi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January22° · 8 h
In January, Varanasi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in January98February26° · 8 h
In February, Varanasi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in February65March33° · 9 h
In March, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in March50April38° · 10 h
In April, Varanasi is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in April50May39° · 10 h
In May, Varanasi is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in May24June37° · 7 h
In June, Varanasi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 137 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in June21July32° · 4 h
In July, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 301 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in July26August31° · 4 h
In August, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 255 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in August30September31° · 5 h
In September, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 162 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in September69October31° · 7 h
In October, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in October92November28° · 8 h
In November, Varanasi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Varanasi.
Varanasi in November96December24° · 8 h
In December, Varanasi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Varanasi.
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Varanasi vs. Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
In October the holiday weather in Varanasi and Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal is about equally good (score 69 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal as in Varanasi.
| in October | Varanasi | Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Varanasi ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Ranchi27°74
- 6Gorakhpur30°73
- 7Ayodhya30°73
- 8Rishikesh28°73
- 12VaranasiThis page31°69
Planning a trip to Varanasi
Weather for your travel dates
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Varanasi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Varanasi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Varanasi
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
The best time to visit Varanasi is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Varanasi?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Varanasi?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 301 mm. The driest month is November with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Varanasi get?
Varanasi gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Varanasi in?
Varanasi uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Varanasi?
A nonstop flight from London to Varanasi takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Varanasi?
Varanasi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 24, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 96.
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