February in Varanasi
Varanasi in February. One of the best months to visit Varanasi. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
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Gyanvapi Mosque
The Gyanvapi Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Explore →02What to seeKashi Vishwanath TempleExplore →
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
03What to seeVishalakshi TempleExplore →
The Vishalakshi Devi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Varanasi dedicated to the goddess Parvati.
04What to seeDurga Mandir, VaranasiExplore →
Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi.
05What to seeAlamgir MosqueExplore →
The Alamgir Mosque, also known as the Aurangzeb's Mosque, is a mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman, in his form as sankat mochan (saṅkaṭamocana), meaning the "reliever from troubles".
07New Vishwanath Temple
Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi.
08Ramnagar Fort
The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India.
Month by month
Varanasi, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
March in Varanasi
Varanasi in March. One of the best months to visit Varanasi. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
October in Varanasi
What’s on in Varanasi in October. One of the best months to visit Varanasi. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
- Diwali, October 29, 2027
November in Varanasi
What’s on in Varanasi in November. One of the best months to visit Varanasi. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
- Diwali, November 8, 2026
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS).
Know before you go
- Take a dawn boat on the Ganges to watch the ghats wake.
- Attend the evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Be respectful at the burning ghats, and never photograph cremations.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
The best time to visit Varanasi is Feb–Mar & Oct–Nov, in India.
Where is Varanasi?
Varanasi is in India. The nearest major airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS).
What is Varanasi known for?
India's spiritual heart on the sacred Ganges.
