Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Varanasi
India · South Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 3 wet days this month.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableJanuary
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 49°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
77%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain4%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday68°F
Rain4%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain3%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening63°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 50 | 0.6 | 3 | 10.1 | 73 |
| Feb | 80 | 56 | 0.6 | 2 | 10.6 | 65 |
| Mar | 91 | 65 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.0 | 51 |
| Apr | 102 | 75 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.3 | 39 |
| May | 103 | 81 | 0.6 | 4 | 12.8 | 46 |
| Jun | 100 | 84 | 5.5 | 13 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Jul | 92 | 82 | 11.8 | 24 | 7.9 | 79 |
| Aug | 91 | 81 | 10.0 | 24 | 7.9 | 83 |
| Sep | 91 | 79 | 6.3 | 19 | 8.8 | 82 |
| Oct | 90 | 72 | 2.1 | 5 | 10.3 | 74 |
| Nov | 84 | 61 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.2 | 68 |
| Dec | 75 | 53 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.1 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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