Varanasi weather
At 1:15 AM local time it was clear and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–FebOff season Jun–Aug
About Varanasi weather
Is it raining in Varanasi right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Varanasi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 18–22°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Varanasi lately?
In the past 7 days, Varanasi had 2 rainy days and 39.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Varanasi?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Varanasi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Varanasi is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in January to 43°C (110°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Varanasi?
July is the wettest month, with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Varanasi?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (110°F) and lows of 29°C (84°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Varanasi have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Varanasi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months