Varanasi has a humid subtropical climate with much variation in temperatures. Tourists should visit this city during the months from October to March.
Winter (October to March) is freezing cold with minimum temperature dipping to as low as 5°C. Cold wind waves from the Himalayas causes the temperature to dip and the maximum temperatures have rarely been above 15°C. This is one of the best times to travel to Varanasi as the climate is cold and good for outdoor activities.
Summer (April to October) are long with intervening monsoon rainfalls. Summers temperatures are in the band of 32°C to hottest 46°C. This is not the best time to visit the region as sunstroke is common, making it difficult to enjoy sightseeing.
Monsoon (July to September) receives average rainfall. Heat coupled with humidity makes it difficult for enjoying day trips. Natural beauty is at its pinnacle during the monsoon months.
The holy of Varanasi experience very extreme climatic conditions wherein fog is common in the winters and summers are accompanied by hot dry winds, called loo.
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