Varanasi Weather and Seasons
Best Seasons
Because of its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, Varanasi enjoys a pleasant winter with a daytime temperature of around 20 deg C. The temperature can touch a low of around 10 deg C in late December and January with heavy fog in the early part of the day. October-November and February-March are usually comfortable and sunny. The summer season is, however, harsh in Varanasi. Beginning in April and continuing through June, it is extremely dry and daytime temperatures often climb up to as high as 45 deg C. The monsoon season, which starts by late June or early July, brings torrential rains and high humidity to the city. By late September, however, the weather returns to a comfortable level. Cotton clothing is ideal for summers and light woolens are apt for winters.Temperature Summer Max : 460 C, Minimum 320 CWinter Max : 150 C, Minimum 050 C Best Season September -March
Climate
Summer
Monsoon
Winter
Best Time to Visit
Best Season: Throughout the year, but preferably October to March.September to March is a good time to visit Varanasi --just after the monsoons have washed the city's grit and grime, and well before the sweltering summer months of May and June. As the city celebrates a number of festivals all year round, this time of year too is filled with colourful, lamp-lit festivals such as Kartik Poornima and the Float festival.