New York vs Varanasi in January

Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy.

New York vs VaranasiJanuary climate, side by side

New YorkVaranasi
Comfort score51/100 (D)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high1°C21°C
Avg high / low5° / -2°22° / 10°
Rainfall85 mm14 mm
Rainy days103
Humidity70%76%
Air quality (AQI)52176

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

New York vs Varanasi in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy.
What is the weather like in New York vs Varanasi in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -2°C low with about 85 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.