January weather forecast
Varanasi, India

In January, the city of Varanasi offers an invitingly cool climate. The temperatures begin to rise towards the end of the month, preparing for a warming trend in the months to follow. Rainfall is minimal making the days quite dry. The city experiences an average high temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) and a low of 9.2°C (48.6°F). Despite the cold, the days are refreshing, and the cool January nights complete the experience.

Temperature

Temperature records in Varanasi mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 23°C (73.4°F) and lows at 9.2°C (48.6°F).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 1.6 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Varanasi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 51.4 days and collects up to 1058mm (41.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Varanasi, India, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:41 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Varanasi, India, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Varanasi is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January translates into the following guidance:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.