Here’s a monthly breakup of VARANASI's climatic conditions so you can plan when to go:
Varanasi is a religious town located on the banks of river Ganga and attracts tourists throughout the year from India as well as overseas. The magnificent and incomparable beauty of this town makes it a year-round destination, but tourists prefer winters over other seasons. Let’s discuss more about the climate of Varanasi. Winters - October to March The months from October to March are the peak tourist months in Banaras. Diwali, Dusshera, and Navratri are celebrated with complete enthusiasm here. The mild and pleasant weather allows the tourists to explore every nook and street of this town. With average temperature hovering between 5℃ to 15℃ rainfall is rare at this time. Summer - April to June With the onset of April, the average temperature of Varanasi starts increasing, making days more humid and hot. The maximum temperatures reach 35℃ during daytime and nights are comparatively cooler. Being the off-tourist seasons, hotels are available here at unbelievably low prices. Temples and Ganga Ghats are also less crowded, which means that one can explore this city without any rush in summers. Monsoon - July to September With the onset of Monsoon, sudden downpours and showers are frequent here in July, August, and September. The temperature ranges from 25℃ to 30 at this time of the year. For Photography, monsoon is the ideal time. Rains make evenings and mornings more pleasant as compared to day time. However, the rain does not halt the everyday life of people here.