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Varanasi weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Varanasi current weather

Varanasi now (local time 16:30)

31°C

Clear

Feels like
36°
Humidity
61%
Wind
7 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

21° – 33°C

Rain likely on 4 of 7 days

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Varanasi 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    ☀️

    33°

    24°

    💧0%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    🌦️

    32°

    25°

    💧32%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    ⛈️

    29°

    23°

    💧93%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    ⛈️

    29°

    22°

    💧83%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    🌦️

    29°

    22°

    💧63%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    🌦️

    29°

    22°

    💧51%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    ☁️

    27°

    21°

    💧25%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    ☁️

    28°

    22°

    💧6%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    ☀️

    30°

    22°

    💧0%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    ☀️

    30°

    22°

    💧0%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    ☁️

    30°

    22°

    💧0%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    ☀️

    30°

    22°

    💧0%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    ☀️

    30°

    21°

    💧0%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    🌤️

    30°

    23°

    💧10%

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Best time to visit Varanasi

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Varanasi are Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 43°C) and the coldest is January (average low 8°C).

Jan24°8°Feb29°12°Mar35°18°Apr41°24°May43°29°Jun41°30°Jul35°27°Aug33°26°Sep32°24°Oct32°20°Nov28°14°Dec24°10°

Varanasi climate by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest24°C8°C12 mm46%-1°C
FebBest29°C12°C14 mm41%+3°C
Mar35°C18°C10 mm29%+7°C
Apr41°C24°C11 mm22%+9°C
May43°C29°C23 mm26%+9°C
Jun41°C30°C110 mm43%+7°C
Jul35°C27°C249 mm74%+2°C
Aug33°C26°C200 mm82%0°C
Sep32°C24°C146 mm81%0°C
OctBest32°C20°C33 mm68%0°C
NovBest28°C14°C2 mm58%-1°C
DecBest24°C10°C5 mm51%-1°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Varanasi weather month by month: what to wear

Varanasi in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C, around 33 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in NovemberBest month

November in Varanasi is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 58% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in DecemberBest month

December in Varanasi is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 51% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in JanuaryBest month

January in Varanasi is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 46% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in FebruaryBest month

February in Varanasi is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 41% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in March

March in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C, around 10 mm of rain (dry) and 29% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in April

April in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C, around 11 mm of rain (dry) and 22% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in May

May in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 43°C and lows of 29°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 26% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in June

June in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 43% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Varanasi in July

July in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 27°C, around 249 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Varanasi in August

August in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C, around 200 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Varanasi in September

September in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 146 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Varanasi?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Varanasi are Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 43°C) and the coldest is January (average low 8°C).

›What's the weather like in Varanasi in October, and what should I wear?

October in Varanasi is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C, around 33 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›What's the weather like in Varanasi in November, and what should I wear?

November in Varanasi is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 58% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in Varanasi?

Varanasi is wettest in July, with about 249 mm on average, and driest in November, with about 2 mm.

›How cold does Varanasi get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is January, averaging 24°C by day and 8°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: May; coldest: January.