River in India

Ganges River Travel Guide

Ganges River travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 80°F now🕔 12:17 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December

Active alerts for Ganges River

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: heavy rain, 1,7 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

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

Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Ganges River with overcast. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ganges River today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

Map of Ganges River

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Ganges River right now

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80°F
Overcast · feels like 93°F
Humidity97%
Wind0 mph W
Gusts2 mph
UV index0.1 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure993 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 3 mi
Air quality133 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sunrise5:34 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:17 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: heavy rain, 1,7 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

⛈️ 89° / 80°

Thunderstorm with hail · 81% rain · wind 4 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 86° / 79°

Thunderstorm · 80% rain · wind 5 mph

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
Local time12:17 PM (UTC+05:30)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Ganges River

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Ganges River.

Best time to visit Ganges River

Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
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October★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Ganges River

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Tribhuvan International AirportKTM219 miKathmandu

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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.

What is the weather like in Ganges River right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 97% and wind is 0 mph.

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 time zone is Ganges River in?

Ganges River observes Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30). The local time is 12:17 PM.

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 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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