Varanasi weather in January (Uttar Pradesh, India)

Looking to travel to Varanasi in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Varanasi the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Varanasi in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Varanasi climate page with graphs.

 

Varanasi, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Varanasi in January?

For visitors traveling to Varanasi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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