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Geography of Ganges River

Geography of Ganges River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December

Geography of Ganges River

Latitude25.3176
Longitude83.013
HemisphereNorthern

Nepal is 219 mi to the north-east, Kathmandu is 219 mi to the north-east, Tribhuvan International Airport is 219 mi to the north-east and Annapurna is 232 mi to the north.

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Coordinates: 25°19′3.4″N 83°0′46.8″E (25.3176, 83.013)

Quick facts about Ganges River

TypeRiver
CountryIndia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates25°19′3.4″N 83°0′46.8″E (25.3176, 83.013)
Length1.569 mi
Known fora sacred river of Hinduism
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Ganges River is a river in India. Ganges River is a river known as a sacred river of Hinduism.

The best time to visit Ganges River is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 103°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

The closest major airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 219 mi away. Nearby highlights include Annapurna.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Ganges River month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January70°50°0,2 in★★★★
February80°58°0,7 in★★★★
March91°66°0,2 in★★★★★
April102°76°0,1 in★★★★
May103°81°0,5 in★★★★
June102°84°3,8 in★★★☆☆
July92°80°13,7 in★★☆☆☆
August90°79°8,4 in★★★☆☆
September90°79°8,9 in★★☆☆☆
October88°73°3,7 in★★★★
November82°62°0,3 in★★★★★
December74°54°0,6 in★★★★

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ganges River?

Ganges River is a river in India. Its coordinates are 25.3176, 83.013. It lies in Asia.

When is the best time to visit Ganges River?

January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ganges River, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What is the nearest airport to Ganges River?

The closest airports are Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 219 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Ganges River?

Popular options include Annapurna.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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