January weather forecastKottayam, India

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Kottayam, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°C (89.6°F) and 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), indicating a slight variance from December's 31°C (87.8°F). An average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is noted in Kottayam during the month of January.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through March, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kottayam, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 11. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 11 in January leads to these guidelines:
Employ all critical precautions. Guarding against sun damage is essential. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even on cloudy days, particularly after a swim or outdoor exercise.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during January is 32°C (89.6°F) and the low-temperature is 22°C (71.6°F).

The month with the least rainfall in Kottayam is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Kottayam, India, during January, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

The average day length in January in Kottayam, India, is 11h and 38min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kottayam, India, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

The months with the most sunshine in Kottayam, India, are January through March, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

In Kottayam, the average sunshine duration in January is 9h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kottayam is 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

31°C

32°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

11h 36min

11h 48min

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Kottayam, India

Average high temperature in January: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (29°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March, April and May (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22°C).

Average rainfall in January
Kottayam, India

Average rainfall in January: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (636mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (22mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kottayam, India

Average rainfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kottayam, India

Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and March (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in January
Kottayam, India

Average UV index in January: 11

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 10).