Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Varanasi, India in January
🌡️ Avg high
20°C
🌙 Avg low
9°C
🌧️ Rainfall
~13 mm
📊 Warmth rank
#12 of 12
January in Varanasi at a glance
January in Varanasi is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 9°C. It is usually the coldest month of the year in Varanasi.
Rainfall is light in January: roughly 13 mm across the whole month.
What to pack for Varanasi in January
Medium layers: long sleeves and a sweater
A light-to-medium jacket
Varanasi - year at a glance
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Is January a good time to visit Varanasi?
🧳 January is one of the most comfortable months to visit Varanasi - daytime temperatures sit in a pleasant range and it's a good pick for sightseeing and time outdoors.
In January, Varanasi averages a daytime high of about 20°C and a night-time low of around 9°C, based on recent historical data. That makes it the coldest month of the year there.
Does it rain in Varanasi in January?
Rainfall is light in January: roughly 13 mm across the whole month.
Is January a good time to visit Varanasi?
January is one of the most comfortable months to visit Varanasi - daytime temperatures sit in a pleasant range and it's a good pick for sightseeing and time outdoors.