New York vs Varanasi in January

Varanasi is the better pick in January — 86 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

New York vs Varanasi — January climate, side by side

🇺🇸 New York🇮🇳 Varanasi
Comfort score50/100 (D)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high1°C21°C
Avg high / low5° / -1°22° / 10°
Rainfall88 mm11 mm
Rainy days92
Humidity68%74%
Air quality (AQI)52176

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

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New York vs Varanasi in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 86 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in New York vs Varanasi in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 11 mm.