Varanasi Weather in January

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C, with around 4 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Varanasi. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high

22°C

Average low

11°C

Rainy days

4 days

Best months to visit

January, February, March, October, November, December

What to do in Varanasi in January

Whatever the weather, Varanasi rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Sunrise boat rides through the ghats observing pilgrims and rituals Taking the Arti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat with a priest's blessing Exploring narrow lanes of the old city to find hidden temples Walking the river banks to Manikarnika and Assi ghats Attending evening aarti fire ceremonies with chanting and bells Visiting nearby Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon

What to pack for January

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.