Athens vs Varanasi in January

Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Athens is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Athens vs VaranasiJanuary climate, side by side

AthensVaranasi
Comfort score72/100 (B)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high10°C21°C
Avg high / low12° / 6°22° / 10°
Rainfall60 mm14 mm
Rainy days93
Humidity79%76%
Air quality (AQI)37176

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Athens vs Varanasi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Athens or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Athens is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Athens vs Varanasi in January?
In January, Athens averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.