October to March is ideal for the ghats. In the monsoon the Ganga rises and some ghats and boat rides close.
- Best time
- January, February, March, October, November, December
- Also okay
- April, September
- Trip style
- Spiritual & culture
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹1,500+ backpacker · ₹2,900–₹6,000 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Varanasi
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprOkay
MayNot ideal
JunNot ideal
JulNot ideal
AugNot ideal
SepOkay
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest
Festivals and events
- February: Mahashivratri (Feb/Mar)
- November: Dev Deepawali (Nov)
Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.
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Nearby destinations
- Agra about 670 km by road
- Darjeeling about 700 km by road
- Sikkim about 750 km by road