Best Time to Visit Varanasi for Backpacking – January Scores 91/100

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91/100

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January, February, December

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17°C – 34°C

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The best time to visit Varanasi for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Varanasi

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	18	1.5	63%	dry
February	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	14	1.4	55%	dry
March	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	34°	7	1.2	36%	dry
April	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	39°	3	0.9	29%	dry
May	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	34°	42°	11	1.1	36%	dry
June	35Poor Hot temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	34°	40°	93	4.5	55%	shoulder
July	32Poor Hot temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	30°	34°	236	11.5	78%	wet
August	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	30°	33°	249	12.2	82%	wet
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	29°	34°	170	8	77%	wet
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	25	1.9	63%	dry
November	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	7	0	57%	dry
December	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	26°	3	0.7	70%	dry