Varanasi weather in December
December in Varanasi: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Varanasi · #52 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 165 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Varanasi?
- December in Varanasi: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in December?
- In December, Varanasi averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 13.7 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in December?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 165 in December.