Rome vs Varanasi in January

Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Rome is cold, rainy, very humid.

Rome vs VaranasiJanuary climate, side by side

RomeVaranasi
Comfort score68/100 (C)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high9°C21°C
Avg high / low12° / 4°22° / 10°
Rainfall86 mm14 mm
Rainy days103
Humidity80%76%
Air quality (AQI)58176

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

Rome vs Varanasi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rome or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Rome is cold, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Rome vs Varanasi in January?
In January, Rome averages 12°C high / 4°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.