When to go · Sarnath
Sarnath in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104 °F (40 °C)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (104 °F (40 °C)+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- SarnathHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sarnath, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 39 °C (102 °F)102 °F (39 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 2
Jan: 2
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (40 °C+), Jul–Sep monsoon.
January: Inside Sarnath's best window: Oct–Mar.
Sarnath: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen