Month by month
| Month | Temp (°C) | Conditions | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 – 22 | Cold, foggy mornings | Makar Sankranti; misty boat rides; flight/train delays possible |
| February | 10 – 26 | Pleasant | Mahashivratri (Feb/Mar) — huge crowds |
| March | 15 – 33 | Warm days | Holi, Rangbhari Ekadashi, Masane ki Holi |
| April | 21 – 39 | Hot | Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh (music festival) |
| May | 25 – 42 | Very hot | Go early morning only |
| June | 27 – 40 | Very hot, pre-monsoon | Monsoon arrives late June |
| July | 26 – 34 | Humid, rain | Shravan begins — Monday crowds |
| August | 26 – 33 | Rain, river rising | Shravan; boat rides may stop |
| September | 25 – 33 | Rain easing | Ganga often in flood; ghats submerged |
| October | 20 – 32 | Clear and warm | Navratri, Dussehra, Ramnagar Ramlila, Bharat Milap |
| November | 13 – 29 | Perfect | Diwali, Annakoot, Dev Deepawali, Ganga Mahotsav |
| December | 9 – 24 | Cool, some fog | Pleasant days; book early for New Year |
Indicative average ranges. Heat waves above 45°C and cold spells near 4°C do occur.
Seasons at a glance
Oct – Mar
Winter & shoulder
Comfortable for everyone, including elders and children. Pack a warm layer for dawn. The busiest season for hotels — book early, especially for November.
Apr – Jun
Summer
Fewer crowds and lower hotel prices, but punishing heat by midday. Plan darshan at 4–7 AM and outings after sunset.
Jul – Sep
Monsoon
Green and atmospheric, with Shravan devotion at its peak. The river floods, ghats go underwater, and boat rides and riverside aartis may be moved or suspended.
If you are travelling with elders
- Choose late October–November or February–March: mild days and nights.
- Avoid Shravan Mondays and Mahashivratri unless you have Sugam darshan and a short walk to the temple.
- In winter, book trains and flights with some buffer — morning fog can cause long delays.