Varanasi weather in January (Uttar Pradesh, India)

What does the weather outlook for Varanasi look like in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Varanasi during January, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C. Experience the cooler side of the year in this month, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Varanasi in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 233 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Varanasi.

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 Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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