January weather forecastPatna, India

Weather in January

The start of the calendar year in Patna blesses residents and visitors with a cool, comfortable climate. Daylight spans roughly half the day, making outdoor adventures quite enjoyable. Nights become surprisingly fresh, dropping to a cool 9.3°C (48.7°F) — a marked difference when compared to the daytime temperatures. A low level of precipitation makes January an ideal month for those adverse to heavy rain. Transitioning to February, expect slightly warmer daytime temperatures and a modest increase in rainfall.

Temperature

In Patna, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 23°C (73.4°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Patna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.9 days and collects up to 1213mm (47.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Patna is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.