Varanasi guide
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Varanasi in December

A great time to visit. The best months for Varanasi are January, February, November and December. In December, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
0 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Varanasi is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 16°C with about 0mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Varanasi in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Varanasi division
Varanasi division is one of the 18 administrative geographical units of the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi city is the administrative headquarters of the division
Harish Chandra Postgraduate College
Harish Chandra Postgraduate College is a government college and one of the oldest colleges in Maidagin, Varanasi, India. A government college that offers undergraduate and postgrad
Prince of Wales Hospital (Benares)
The Prince of Wales Hospital was a hospital in Benares, British India, built to celebrate the visit to Benares in 1876–77, of the Prince of Wales, who later became his Majesty King
Kabir Chaura
Kabir Chaura is a locality in Varanasi, India. It is known as the place where the great mystic poet and saint Kabir grew up. The word 'Chaura' is a distortion of 'Chauraha', litera
Varanasi
Varanasi, or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city also
Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (ghats), located on the banks of River Ganges, in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of

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Varanasi in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Varanasi?+

A great time to visit. Varanasi's best months are generally January, February, November and December.

What is the weather like in Varanasi in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 16°C. Rainfall averages about 0mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for Varanasi in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in Varanasi in December?+

Popular things to do include Varanasi division, Harish Chandra Postgraduate College, Prince of Wales Hospital (Benares) and Kabir Chaura. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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