Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi is situated under the greater periphery of the holy city Varanasi. It is located approximately 20 kms from the heart of the city towards south-west on Varanasi - Mohansarai Road connected by DLW-Chunar Road.
The Communication Address of The Institute is:

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF VEGETABLE RESEARCH
POST BAG NO. 01; P. O. JAKHANI (SHAHANSHAPUR)
VARANASI - 221 305, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
91-542-2635247; 2635236
91-5443-229007

The area receives an average rainfall of 1000 mm which is distributed over a period of more than 100 days with peak period between July and August. Scattered showers occur during winter months. In general, the temperatures ranges from 5 0C to 42 0C. The coldest month is January while the maximum temperature is observed during May and June.