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Varanasi
Visit in November — score 91/100 · avg high 88°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 61° | 85° | 41° | 3 | 10 | 10.6h | High | Average |
| February | 83 | 69° | 94° | 46° | 3 | 12 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| March | 84 | 80° | 106° | 54° | 3 | 13 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 75 | 91° | 112° | 68° | 3 | 12 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| May | 60 | 96° | 116° | 77° | 7 | 28 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 27 | 96° | 115° | 80° | 29 | 118 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 40 | 87° | 101° | 78° | 31 | 264 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 42 | 85° | 95° | 77° | 31 | 219 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 44 | 83° | 94° | 72° | 30 | 155 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 73 | 78° | 93° | 61° | 10 | 41 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 91 | 70° | 88° | 51° | 1 | 2 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 73 | 62° | 84° | 43° | 1 | 5 | 10.4h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 111°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Varanasi (March, April, May) brings average highs of 111°F and lows of 66°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Summer
- Score
- 36/100
- High
- 104°F
- Low
- 78°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Varanasi (June, July, August) brings average highs of 104°F and lows of 78°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 36/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 42/100.
Fall
- Score
- 69/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Varanasi (September, October, November) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 61°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 69/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 91/100.
Winter
- Score
- 76/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Varanasi (December, January, February) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 43°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 76/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 83/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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