Weather in January in Orissa
Thinking about venturing to Orissa this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Orissa in January?
Orissa is a region in India. January in Orissa generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Gopālpur to 29°C in Bhubaneshwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Bhubaneshwar and 20°C in Gopālpur. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Puri.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bhubaneshwar with an average of 12 mm to low rainfall in Rourkela with 21 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Puri, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Puri enjoys close to 253 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Orissa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Orissa's yearly weather, check out our Orissa climate page.
Where to go in Orissa in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Orissa?
Puri
In January Puri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bhubaneshwar
In January Bhubaneshwar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cuttack
In January Cuttack generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Angul
In January Angul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Konārka
In January Konārka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Orissa?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Orissa. Typically, the climate in Puri is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Orissa is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Puri. The weather in June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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