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Gyanvapi Mosque

Varanasi, India
Best timeOct–Mar
Set inVaranasi, India
In season~81°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–102°F
CurrencyINR
LanguageHindi
TimezoneUTC+05:30
On the map
Map showing the location of Gyanvapi Mosque
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–May. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 80%
WarmestMay · 102°F
WettestAug
Best windowOct–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Gyanvapi Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The site was originally an ancient Hindu temple of Shiva or "Kashi Vishveshwara", one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas. The mosque was constructed in c. 1678 CE during the reign of the Muslim Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, a decade after he issued a royal decree (firman) in 1669 ordering the destruction of the ancient Hindu temple.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Mar, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Ramnagar Fort
3 mi away
New Vishwanath Temple
3 mi away
Sarnath Museum
5 mi away
Bandhavgarh National Park
172 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gyanvapi Mosque?

The best time to visit Gyanvapi Mosque is October–March, in Varanasi, India.

Where is Gyanvapi Mosque?

Gyanvapi Mosque is in Varanasi, India.

What is Gyanvapi Mosque known for?

The Gyanvapi Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The site was originally an ancient Hindu temple of Shiva or "Kashi Vishveshwara", one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas. The mosque was constructed in c. 1678 CE during the reign of the Muslim Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, a decade after he issued a royal decree (firman) in 1669 ordering the destruction of the ancient Hindu temple.

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