January weather forecastBhaktapur, Nepal

January

Weather in January

Bhaktapur, Nepal's weather in January offers a blend of cool but salubrious days and chilly nights. As the wind speed remains relatively moderate at 6.2km/h (3.9mph), an invigorating breeze often compliments the city's prevailing tranquil atmosphere. The predominantly clear sky, denoted by a mere cloud cover of 12%, intimates the abundance of sunshine in tandem with a nominal rainfall of 23mm (0.91"). Compared to subsequent months, January tends to have fewer rainfalls, with an enchanting blend of cold air and clear skies. As the city transitions into February, the weather gradually warms while maintaining its pleasant essence.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 14.7°C (58.5°F) at the peak and 2.8°C (37°F) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Bhaktapur, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 206.7 rainfall days, and 2029mm (79.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:42 pm +0545.

Sunshine

January and November, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Bhaktapur. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 14.7°C (58.5°F) and a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Bhaktapur, is 14.7°C (58.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).

In Bhaktapur, the average relative humidity in January is 48%.

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 10h and 37min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bhaktapur, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:42 pm +0545.

The months with the least sunshine are January and November, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bhaktapur is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average high temperature in January: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average pressure in January: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average humidity in January: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average rainfall in January: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (519mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0 days).

Average UV index in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Bhaktapur, Nepal

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (7km).