
Best Time to Visit Varanasi and Prayagraj in 2026
The best time to visit both Varanasi and Prayagraj is October to March, when the weather is cool, dry, and comfortable for temple visits, ghat walks, and river boat rides. Within this window, October and November offer the cleanest post-monsoon skies and the most vibrant festival atmosphere, including Varanasi's Dev Deepawali on November 24, 2026. January and February are ideal for Prayagraj's Magh Mela, though mornings can be foggy and cold. Avoid May and June, when temperatures in both cities routinely exceed 44°C and the ghats become dangerous to walk on.







