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Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
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| Temp (°C) | 31° 26° | 32° 25° | 31° 26° | 31° 25° | 31° 26° | 32° 25° | 34° 26° |
| Precipitation | 31% | 16% | 20% | 30% | 37% | 21% | 25% |
| Humidity | 81% | 79% | 82% | 80% | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| Wind | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 14 km/h | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h |
Best time to visit Varanasi
The best time to visit Varanasi is November to February, when conditions are mild and generally dry, though mornings can be foggy. March is warmer but still workable, while April to June brings peak heat; July to October is wetter, with rain and possible flooding disrupting riverside activities.
JanuaryTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours7Dry Days29
January is cool and generally dry, around 10-21°C. Morning fog may linger, while temple visits, ghat walks and boat trips suit the conditions.
FebruaryTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours7Dry Days25
February is mild and mostly dry, around 11-25°C. Comfortable days suit walking between temples, exploring the ghats and taking river excursions.
MarchTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours10Dry Days28
March is warm and dry, around 18-31°C, with strong afternoon sunshine. Early sightseeing and shaded pauses are useful for temple and riverside visits.
AprilTemp (°C)34°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours12Dry Days28
April is very hot, around 22-37°C, with intense sun, hot winds and frequent dust storms. It is peak heat season, and cyclone risk is present this month.
MayTemp (°C)36°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours12Dry Days27
May is intensely hot, around 27-42°C, with hot winds and frequent dust storms. It is peak heat and peak cyclone season, making extended daytime sightseeing arduous.
JuneTemp (°C)37°Rain (mm)42Sun Hours12Dry Days20
June is very hot, around 29-41°C, with humid monsoon conditions developing and occasional dust storms. There is cyclone risk this month, and daytime sightseeing is demanding.
JulyTemp (°C)32°Rain (mm)152Sun Hours10Dry Days8
July is hot and very wet, around 26-34°C. Heavy rain, flooding, slippery ghat steps and high Ganges levels can disrupt walks and boat trips; there is cyclone risk this month.
AugustTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)128Sun Hours10Dry Days9
August is humid and rainy, around 25-33°C, with heavy rain, flooding, algae-slick steps and high Ganges levels. There is cyclone risk this month, and riverside activities may be disrupted.
SeptemberTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)78Sun Hours10Dry Days14
September is warm and wet, around 24-31°C, with heavy showers, possible flooding and disrupted river activities. Mosquito breeding remains elevated after the monsoon, and there is cyclone risk this month.
OctoberTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)26Sun Hours9Dry Days25
October is warm, around 21-31°C, with lingering humidity and rain possible. Mosquito breeding remains elevated after the monsoon, Ramlila events bring seasonal interest, and there is cyclone risk this month.
NovemberTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours7Dry Days29
November is mild, around 17-30°C, with generally comfortable sightseeing weather. Dev Deepawali and other festivals bring activity to the ghats, while there is cyclone risk this month.
DecemberTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours7Dry Days30
December is cool and mostly dry, around 11-22°C. Fog can affect mornings, while temple visits, riverside walks and boat rides suit the daytime conditions; there is cyclone risk this month.
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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour
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Brief
- Try local specialties such as kachori-sabzi, tamatar chaat, Banarasi lassi and Banarasi paan. Choose busy vendors with high turnover.
- Dress modestly when visiting temples and ghats, and ask before photographing people, ceremonies or cremation activities.
- September is part of the monsoon season, so allow extra time for walking and local transfers, particularly around the old city and riverfront.
Safety and health
- Avoid entering floodwater, muddy water or the Ganges, and cover cuts or other open wounds. Heavy rain and flooding can increase exposure to melioidosis and other contamination risks (
cdc.gov).
- Use mosquito repellent and long clothing. Local reporting indicates dengue cases in Varanasi, while dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are recognized risks in India (
jagran.com).
- Drink sealed bottled water, avoid ice and raw leafy foods, wash or sanitize hands, and be cautious with street food, especially during the monsoon (
wikivoyage.org).
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission risk, subject to India’s transit and entry rules. It is not required for direct travel from the United States (
Recent News
- September 5, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited flood-hit Varanasi, conducted an aerial survey and visited relief camps. Flooding may continue to affect riverside areas and local access routes (
asianetnews.com |
deccanchronicle.com).
- Early September 2026: The Ganga rose above its warning level, reaching 70.29 metres against a 70.26-metre warning mark. Boat services were suspended, and visitors should expect restricted river activities and possible access problems around the ghats (
indiatimes.com).
- September 3, 2026: Reports described water entering settlements and relief camps operating in Varanasi as the Ganga and Varuna rose. Some ghats, streets and riverside sites may be inaccessible or altered by flooding (
amarujala.com).
- Early September 2026: Varanasi health authorities reported 20 dengue cases amid increased mosquito-borne disease concerns after the rains. Travellers should take additional bite-prevention measures (
