Verdict: Excellent month
Varanasi Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Varanasi — highs around 21°C (70°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is a non-issue, with only ~3 wet days in an average year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Varanasi.
Average high
21°C / 70°F
Average low
10°C / 50°F
Rain days
~3
Precipitation
19 mm
What to pack for Varanasi in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Varanasi: May (39°C / 102°F) · Coolest: Jan (21°C / 70°F) · Wettest: Aug (~26 rain days)
21°
10°
Jan
26°
13°
Feb
32°
18°
Mar
38°
23°
Apr
39°
26°
May
37°
28°
Jun
34°
27°
Jul
32°
26°
Aug
32°
26°
Sep
31°
22°
Oct
28°
16°
Nov
24°
12°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)