Weather in January in West Bengal
Thinking about venturing to West Bengal 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 West Bengal in January?
West Bengal is a region in India. The weather in West Bengal in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rishop at 16°C to warm in Chengel at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Chengel and 6°C in Rishop. During this period, Kolkata experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Gosāba with an average of 13 mm to high rainfall in Kalimpong with 126 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kolkata enjoys close to 213 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Bengal in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In January Kolkata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Darjeeling
In January Darjeeling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mandarmoni
In January Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Digha
In January Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bolpur
In January Bolpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is January the best time to visit West Bengal?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit West Bengal with overall perfect weather in Kolkata. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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