Varanasi Weather in January
India · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (76°F)
Avg low9°C (49°F)
Rainfall11 mm (0.4 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Varanasi in January sees daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), dropping to about 9°C (49°F) at night. January is winter in India. The month is very dry, with about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Varanasi?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Varanasi. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Cloud cover | 38% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 6 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Varanasi in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Varanasi weather in other months
Jan25°C / 9°C11 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 13°C13 mmExcellentMar36°C / 18°C13 mmFairApr41°C / 24°C12 mmPoorMay43°C / 29°C27 mmPoorJun41°C / 30°C115 mmPoorJul35°C / 27°C259 mmPoorAug33°C / 26°C212 mmPoorSep32°C / 25°C154 mmPoorOct32°C / 21°C36 mmGoodNov29°C / 15°C2 mmExcellentDec25°C / 10°C5 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit VaranasiFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Prayagraj24°C · 13 mm
- Patna24°C · 9 mm
- Lucknow23°C · 17 mm
- Kanpur23°C · 16 mm
- Ranchi23°C · 14 mm
- Pokhara20°C · 15 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.