Varanasi Weather in December
India · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Varanasi in December sees daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), dropping to about 10°C (51°F) at night. December is winter in India. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is December a good time to visit Varanasi?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Varanasi. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (62°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 27% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.6 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Varanasi in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Varanasi weather in other months
Jan25°C / 9°C11 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 13°C13 mmExcellentMar36°C / 18°C13 mmFairApr41°C / 24°C12 mmPoorMay43°C / 29°C27 mmPoorJun41°C / 30°C115 mmPoorJul35°C / 27°C259 mmPoorAug33°C / 26°C212 mmPoorSep32°C / 25°C154 mmPoorOct32°C / 21°C36 mmGoodNov29°C / 15°C2 mmExcellentDec25°C / 10°C5 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit VaranasiJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Prayagraj25°C · 6 mm
- Patna24°C · 3 mm
- Lucknow24°C · 6 mm
- Kanpur24°C · 5 mm
- Ranchi23°C · 11 mm
- Pokhara22°C · 7 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.