Varanasi guide
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Varanasi in October

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Varanasi are January, February, November and December. In October, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
26°C
Rainfall
170 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Varanasi is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 26°C with about 170mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Varanasi in October

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 October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Varanasi?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Varanasi's best months are generally January, February, November and December.

What is the weather like in Varanasi in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 26°C. Rainfall averages about 170mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Varanasi in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Varanasi in October?+

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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